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Suggest A Remedy For Chronic Cough With Phlegm And Pain In Ribs

Hi. my dad has a chronic cough, with flem and pain in ribs. he is also experiencing heart palpitations. he has had x-ray and there was something at base of lung, the doc said it may have been pneumonia. he is due for another x-ray, he says he has all food tastes the same. Je is astmatic and suffers from allergies and is on medication?
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hello,

Since how many days has he been suffering from cough?

Many causes for chronic cough like:
1. In resolving pneumonia
2. Tuberculosis
3. COPD
4. ILD
5. Chronic bronchitis
6. Chronic allergies

If cough has existed for more than 8 weeks then it is called chronic cough. Use antibiotics like Azithromycin 500 mg once a day on first day followed by 250mg once a day for your days. Use bronchodilators like tab.deriphylline twice a day for five days. Use syrup ascoryl two teaspoons thrice a day for five days.

If no improvement please consult with your treating physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest A Remedy For Chronic Cough With Phlegm And Pain In Ribs

Hello, Since how many days has he been suffering from cough? Many causes for chronic cough like: 1. In resolving pneumonia 2. Tuberculosis 3. COPD 4. ILD 5. Chronic bronchitis 6. Chronic allergies If cough has existed for more than 8 weeks then it is called chronic cough. Use antibiotics like Azithromycin 500 mg once a day on first day followed by 250mg once a day for your days. Use bronchodilators like tab.deriphylline twice a day for five days. Use syrup ascoryl two teaspoons thrice a day for five days. If no improvement please consult with your treating physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist