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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dripping Nose And Cough With Phlegm

I have allot ofphlem. Cough all dayandspit up phlegm Nights are worst. Sleeping with two pillows . Cough drops and sip of water About once a night my airway closes off. Dr has me on prednisone...second dose. Stand up and tell meself to relax and breathe. First couple of times were terrifying . Dontthinkmy dr believes I can t breathe . Have an appt tues with ENT dr. After the second episode the dr checked me for whooping cough...I knew that wasn t it. Have had two chest X-rays....nothing. My diagnosis . Hohohohoho is allergies. My nose runs 365 days a year. this all started about the 10th of dec..Episodes started after 0000 days it prednisone.
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent dripping nose and cough with phlegm which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. The infection is probably a strep throat. It seems due to poor immunity of body you are highly susceptible and prone to infections. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. 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. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any hidden systemic pathology. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Avoid taking cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dripping Nose And Cough With Phlegm

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent dripping nose and cough with phlegm which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. The infection is probably a strep throat. It seems due to poor immunity of body you are highly susceptible and prone to infections. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. 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. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any hidden systemic pathology. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Avoid taking cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari