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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Productive Cough Despite Taking A Round Of Antibiotics

I have had a cough for almost 7 weeks now and have gone through an entire round of antibiotics (finished a week ago) and yet I m still coughing. It has gotten a little better, but I m still coughing up phlegm sometimes. Should I go back to the doctor or just wait it out because it s probably a virus?
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Hi,

Persistent cough could be due to allergic and viral bronchitis, tuberculosis. I would suggest to consult pulmonologist and undergo detail examination, PFT, sputum test and culture, chest x-ray to confirm cause. Specific treatment will depend on cause.

Meanwhile take following advises:

- Take Cough syrup containing guaifenesin and dextromethorphan (Q tussin CF)

- Capsule acetylcystine

- Drink plenty of lukewarm water

- Steam inhalation 3-4 times a day

- Strepsil throat lozenges (neem and honey flavor) :take every 3 hourly

- Avoid cold beverages, exposure to pollutants, smoking

- Eat healthy diet with vitamin supplements

Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.

Best regards,
Dr. Sagar
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Productive Cough Despite Taking A Round Of Antibiotics

Hi, Persistent cough could be due to allergic and viral bronchitis, tuberculosis. I would suggest to consult pulmonologist and undergo detail examination, PFT, sputum test and culture, chest x-ray to confirm cause. Specific treatment will depend on cause. Meanwhile take following advises: - Take Cough syrup containing guaifenesin and dextromethorphan (Q tussin CF) - Capsule acetylcystine - Drink plenty of lukewarm water - Steam inhalation 3-4 times a day - Strepsil throat lozenges (neem and honey flavor) :take every 3 hourly - Avoid cold beverages, exposure to pollutants, smoking - Eat healthy diet with vitamin supplements Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed. Best regards, Dr. Sagar