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Suggest Treatment For Dry Hacking Cough Which Has Become Productive

I have been coughing constantly for 3 weeks I have lost my voice the cough changes from dry hacking violent attacks where I can t breathe to coughing up mucous over and over again will my vocal chords return to normal what can I do to speed up that result
Fri, 29 Mar 2019
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Hi,

As per your query you have a dry hacking cough which has become productive which is due to upper respiratory tract infection.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you take nasal decongestant sprays, Antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. Co-amoxiclav is the best treatment option. You should take steam inhalation. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests done to check extent of infection and start treatment accordingly.

Do warm saline gargles. You should take Take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan for 4-5 days. Maintain proper hygiene and avoid cold liquids and spicy food.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Hacking Cough Which Has Become Productive

Hi, As per your query you have a dry hacking cough which has become productive which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you take nasal decongestant sprays, Antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. Co-amoxiclav is the best treatment option. You should take steam inhalation. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests done to check extent of infection and start treatment accordingly. Do warm saline gargles. You should take Take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan for 4-5 days. Maintain proper hygiene and avoid cold liquids and spicy food. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist