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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough

Hello Dr. Samuel,
I have been experiencing a non productive, hacking cough for the past week and a half. Started with a minor sore throat, then became laryngitis. That subsided, and I thought it was over... Then it came back as a sore throat, and dry hacking cough! I have tried all kinds of cough syrups with DM and holistic remedies.. still coughing!
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system.
2. Chest x ray.
3. PFT ( pulmonary function test ).
You are having uncontrolled upper respiratory tract infection ( URTI ). And this can lead to lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis.
So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis.
So consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test ). You are having uncontrolled upper respiratory tract infection ( URTI ). And this can lead to lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis. So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.