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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Throat Infection

Some 10 weeks ago I have had exposure due to walking on a sunny and humid day followed by being in full ac for over 45 minutes. Since then on I am suffering with acute coughing conditions (lots of coughing) and irritation in throat. I tested for CBC and the finding was my Eosinophils is slightly increased - 7. Pl tell me how and in what ways I can get rid of this swiftly ?
Thu, 1 Sep 2016
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Thanks for posting on HCM
Normal oesinophil may range from 1 to 4%.Slight increase may not always be pathologic but slight increase in a context of cough and soreness in throat may be due to allergy (most likely).Toxins, Parasitic and fungal infections are possible causes.
I will suggest:
-you take an anti-histamine like premalan
-An anti cough agent like Dextromethorpham if acute attackes continue
-Avoid cold, smoke and dust
-Gargle with warm salt water many times per day
-Take enough fluids
If the problem persist, you may have to see your Doctor for investigation with a throat swap test/culture as bacteria infection or superinfection will be possible and may not necessarily cause changes on CBC result.
Hope this will help
Best regards
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Throat Infection

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Normal oesinophil may range from 1 to 4%.Slight increase may not always be pathologic but slight increase in a context of cough and soreness in throat may be due to allergy (most likely).Toxins, Parasitic and fungal infections are possible causes. I will suggest: -you take an anti-histamine like premalan -An anti cough agent like Dextromethorpham if acute attackes continue -Avoid cold, smoke and dust -Gargle with warm salt water many times per day -Take enough fluids If the problem persist, you may have to see your Doctor for investigation with a throat swap test/culture as bacteria infection or superinfection will be possible and may not necessarily cause changes on CBC result. Hope this will help Best regards