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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion And Pain Caused Due To Dry Cough

Hi, Doc. I have a dry cough, that gives me pain in the chest when coughing, and sometimes yellow miscues comes out. I feel that something holds my chest. should I visit a doctors office or just get some medication over the counter? The simptoms lasted since two three days.
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chest congestion and pain caused due to dry cough which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges along with nasal sprays and do warm saline gargles. You should apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiinflammatory medication Levocitrizine. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. You should take steam inhalation on daily basis. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood investigation, X-ray chest and ECG done and start treatment after proper diagnosis.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion And Pain Caused Due To Dry Cough

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chest congestion and pain caused due to dry cough which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges along with nasal sprays and do warm saline gargles. You should apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiinflammatory medication Levocitrizine. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. You should take steam inhalation on daily basis. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood investigation, X-ray chest and ECG done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari