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Suggest Remedy For Cough And Breathing Problem

i am 75 year old. Probably due to severe cold, I am suffering from serious hooping cough and could not sleep last night. due to breathing problem also. I am having high B.P. also and taking medicine for that also. pl. advise any medicine for immediate relief
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Dear I can understand your concern .
I would like to inform you that there are many causes of cough.
Acute onset cough most commonly caused by a acute bronchitis but there is equal possibly of pneumonia etc.
Considering your age and a other comorbidities I would like to suggest you that it's not judicious to use any over the counter medicine . As this may harm you as well.
You should consult your physician as soon as possible for complete history and examination .After making proper diagnosis then and only then take any medicine .
Hope this will help you . Thanks for contacting HCM .
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Suggest Remedy For Cough And Breathing Problem

Dear I can understand your concern . I would like to inform you that there are many causes of cough. Acute onset cough most commonly caused by a acute bronchitis but there is equal possibly of pneumonia etc. Considering your age and a other comorbidities I would like to suggest you that it s not judicious to use any over the counter medicine . As this may harm you as well. You should consult your physician as soon as possible for complete history and examination .After making proper diagnosis then and only then take any medicine . Hope this will help you . Thanks for contacting HCM .