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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dry Cough

I ve had a dry cough since Sunday, for the past couple of nights I can t sleep because when I lie down I can t stop coughing. Even during the day I m constantly coughing. It s hard to talk without coughing. I bought mucinex fast max but it s not helping.
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent dry cough which is due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. Avoid use of sharp , oily and fried food substances. You should take cough expectorants. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents such as streptcils. Take combination of antibiotic amoxiclav along with anti histamine such as Levocetrizine. Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis if he/she find this problem to be related with acid reflux ( GERD ) .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dry Cough

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent dry cough which is due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. Avoid use of sharp , oily and fried food substances. You should take cough expectorants. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents such as streptcils. Take combination of antibiotic amoxiclav along with anti histamine such as Levocetrizine. Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis if he/she find this problem to be related with acid reflux ( GERD ) . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari