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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough, Breathlessness And Vomiting

I have been ill for 3 weeks. It started with cold symptoms which lasted a few days and then it was just coughing. The coughing is worst at night and in the morning. When I have a coughing fit I struggle to breathe, it s hard to clear my airway and I vomit. The doctor has said I have flu but I really don t think that matches up. I haven t had a temperature and other obs have been in normal range. Please help?
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cough, breathlessness and vomiting which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. It seems due to poor immunity of body you are highly susceptible and prone to infections.The infection is probably a strep throat. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Avoid taking cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin at least for 10 days along with mucolytic agents. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough, Breathlessness And Vomiting

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cough, breathlessness and vomiting which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. It seems due to poor immunity of body you are highly susceptible and prone to infections.The infection is probably a strep throat. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Avoid taking cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin at least for 10 days along with mucolytic agents. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari