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Suggest Treatment For Sinus Infection And Dry Cough

I have a dry cough that has lasted for months. I use a clap machine and wondered if this could be the issue. No coughing while on machine but when I get up from rest, I begin a cough about thirty minutes later. Also gave sinus drainage but Claritin d does not help cough...help
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query sinus infection and dry cough which are the symptoms are pointing towards condition called sinusitis. I would suggest you to take steam 2-3 times a day to relieve congestion, drink plenty of fluid , give hot compresses to face ,do warm saline gargles and if you are allergic to penicillin then you can opt for amoxicillin. CPAP Machine as used by you is very effective for maintaining sleeping patterns. You can also take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. For allergy take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl. Consult ENT specialist (ear, nose ,throat) for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order blood test or X-ray. He/ she may prescribe antibiotics course nasal corticosteroids , antihistamines and decongestant.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Sinus Infection And Dry Cough

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query sinus infection and dry cough which are the symptoms are pointing towards condition called sinusitis. I would suggest you to take steam 2-3 times a day to relieve congestion, drink plenty of fluid , give hot compresses to face ,do warm saline gargles and if you are allergic to penicillin then you can opt for amoxicillin. CPAP Machine as used by you is very effective for maintaining sleeping patterns. You can also take ibuprofen (if not allergic) or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. For allergy take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl. Consult ENT specialist (ear, nose ,throat) for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order blood test or X-ray. He/ she may prescribe antibiotics course nasal corticosteroids , antihistamines and decongestant. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari