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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough That Is Causing Headache And Dizziness

*have had a pretty bad cough since the beginning of november * initially had other symptoms (chills, aches, fatigue etc) * diagnosed 11/9 with bronchitis, given steroids, broad spectrum antibiotic and inhaler * have finished course of drugs, all other symptoms have resolved but cough remains * at least once or twice a day I cough so hard i get a headache or get dizzy or both and twice i have coughed so hard i blacked out (8/7, 8/18), the first time smashed my head on the floor. Question: Should I go back to the doctor? is there anything that can be done or is this just something that has to run its course? do I need to see a pulmonologist? is there any home treatment I should try? * I am not a habitual smoker, but I do probably smoke a pack or so per year, I had 5 cigarettes in 2 weeks this last month (much more than usual) and have been having difficulties with stress and lack of sleep.
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello,

First of all stop smoking. It will never heal you. Do a chest x-ray, routine blood test - complete blood count, ESR. You need a pulmonary function test. Continue your antibiotics for another week. Continue your inhaler. Add tablet Montelukast, levocetirizine one tablet at bedtime. Take steam inhalation through mouth and nose. And consult back to doctor after one week


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rajat Basak
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough That Is Causing Headache And Dizziness

Hello, First of all stop smoking. It will never heal you. Do a chest x-ray, routine blood test - complete blood count, ESR. You need a pulmonary function test. Continue your antibiotics for another week. Continue your inhaler. Add tablet Montelukast, levocetirizine one tablet at bedtime. Take steam inhalation through mouth and nose. And consult back to doctor after one week Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajat Basak