Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedies For Consistent Bad Cough Accompanied By Phlegm

i have been dealing with a bad consistent phlemy cough that i cant seem to shake off i have been taking allergy pills of all kinds anc mucus pills to dry it out what over the counter product do you recommend i am going to see my ear and throat specialist on Monday coming don t know what it could be?
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
thanks for posting your query to hcm . Cough could be of infectious or allergic in nature . I suggest you to undergone sputum examination for microscopy it will guide you about level of inflammation weather it is upper respiratory or lower respiratory in origin .
ENT examination is also require to rule out any deformity or disturbance in discharging mechanism of sinuses .
I suggest you to take stem inhalation regularly it will provide soothing effect to your respiratory mucosa .
consult a physician for proper examination and treatment .
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. 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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
People also viewed
Suggest Remedies For Consistent Bad Cough Accompanied By Phlegm

thanks for posting your query to hcm . Cough could be of infectious or allergic in nature . I suggest you to undergone sputum examination for microscopy it will guide you about level of inflammation weather it is upper respiratory or lower respiratory in origin . ENT examination is also require to rule out any deformity or disturbance in discharging mechanism of sinuses . I suggest you to take stem inhalation regularly it will provide soothing effect to your respiratory mucosa . consult a physician for proper examination and treatment .