Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Do you have any suggestions for a tight/dry chesty cough? like its all from my chest, not my throat and its like wheezy or something.
the past few weeks its been bugging me, especially at night. and some days its really annoying and other days I'm barely coughing
YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Praveen's Response
Hi dear.These symptoms are due to mucus which has dried and become mucus plugs.I were to treat with bronchodilators and mucolytics so that it gets liquefied and can be coughed out.Hope this answers your query.
I find this answer helpful
2 Doctors agree with this answer
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Cause For A Tight/dry Chesty Cough?
Hi dear.These symptoms are due to mucus which has dried and become mucus plugs.I were to treat with bronchodilators and mucolytics so that it gets liquefied and can be coughed out.Hope this answers your query.