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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough And Tightness In The Sternum Area
Hi, I ve had a dry cough for at least 10 days now. I have no fever, no aches but I did experience some severe chill episodes at night the first 3 days in. I have tightness in my sternum area and a crackly wheeze when I exhale deeply. I also feel a little short of breath at times. I have not been sleeping well (the wheeze and cough are worse at night). I have been taking Cetirizine, acetaminophen and mucinex (not working). I don t smoke. I don t feel run down or sick but I sound terrible and have lost my voice in the last two days. Probably just a virus but any peace of mind would be helpful. Thanks. Chuck
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
Hello,
Consult a physician and start antibiotics.
You can take expectorant cough syrups.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult a physician and start antibiotics.
You can take expectorant cough syrups.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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