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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Nasal Congestion
Ongoing cough for about 4 weeks with sputum with nasal congestion for about 3 weeks before cough started. Happens a couple times per day and hoarse voice till cleared out. Reduced sense of smell and taste. More than 2 years post triple negative breast diagnosis, stage 1. Family history of asthma and nasal polyps. Check up with oncologist about 3 weeks ago with no concerns noted when she listened to chest. Suggestions?
Thu, 26 Sep 2019
Hello,
The symptoms you are experiencing may be related to allergic rhinitis. The chronic congestion may lead to to polyps formation. You can use antihistamines such Benadryl or Cetirizine for allergy and also can use decongestants such Pseudoephedrine or Phenylephrine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
The symptoms you are experiencing may be related to allergic rhinitis. The chronic congestion may lead to to polyps formation. You can use antihistamines such Benadryl or Cetirizine for allergy and also can use decongestants such Pseudoephedrine or Phenylephrine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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