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Suggest Treatment For Wet Cough

After waking I experience a cough that lasts spasmodicaly for about half an hour. It produces little in the way of phlegm, and what is produced is hard jelly-like and about the size of a pea. I cannot stop the cough which then stops as I mentioned after a half hour. It is very annoying. I am going overseas shortly and my concern is that I dont wish to disturb fellow passenngers should I start coughing. Are there any solutions to this annoying problem.
Thu, 3 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of wet cough which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. It seems due to poor immunity of body you are highly susceptible and prone to infections.The infection is probably a strep throat. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs.You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. .For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Avoid taking cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab 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.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

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

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of wet cough which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. It seems due to poor immunity of body you are highly susceptible and prone to infections.The infection is probably a strep throat. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs.You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. .For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Avoid taking cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab 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. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari