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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough
ok so i had a dry cough for about 4 weeks now the doctor i went to said it was bacteria in my mouth like pimples or something but i finished the medicine he gave me and it still is the same cough as always it irritates my throat and then i just cough until i almost throw up it tickles and irritates me very bad
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
Hi,
Since you have mentioned that you have cold and cough since 4 weeks, it is a matter that has to be looked into with attention. You most probably have developed pharyngitis.
1) You need to do gargling at least twice a day.
2) Use betadene mouthwash for good results. If not do salt water gargling thrice.
3) Avoid old food items. Drink plenty of warm water.
4) Do steam inhalation twice a day.
5) You can use anti histaminics like levocetrizene once a day to get relieved from cold, but get it prescribed. avoid driving while on medication.
6) If symptoms like fever, chest pain arise then it is better you get thoroughly evaluated for further treatment.
7) Investigations like x ray chest, CBP, sputum culture would be good to evaluate you better.
If you have cough, its better you maintain a distance from kids and elderly as they are prone to infections. Use a handkerchief always. Do not worry, go and see your doctor if possible, no symptom is less to be afraid, the doctor shall always be there only to allay your concerns. Thanks for referral.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Suhas Chauhan
Since you have mentioned that you have cold and cough since 4 weeks, it is a matter that has to be looked into with attention. You most probably have developed pharyngitis.
1) You need to do gargling at least twice a day.
2) Use betadene mouthwash for good results. If not do salt water gargling thrice.
3) Avoid old food items. Drink plenty of warm water.
4) Do steam inhalation twice a day.
5) You can use anti histaminics like levocetrizene once a day to get relieved from cold, but get it prescribed. avoid driving while on medication.
6) If symptoms like fever, chest pain arise then it is better you get thoroughly evaluated for further treatment.
7) Investigations like x ray chest, CBP, sputum culture would be good to evaluate you better.
If you have cough, its better you maintain a distance from kids and elderly as they are prone to infections. Use a handkerchief always. Do not worry, go and see your doctor if possible, no symptom is less to be afraid, the doctor shall always be there only to allay your concerns. Thanks for referral.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Suhas Chauhan
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