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Hello Sir, I have been having dry cough for over 2 weeks now. doctor has prescribed Buscoril and some antibiotics. The cough is intermitent and dry but it is voilent. episode of coughing is 3-5 in a day. Request you to advise and also some advise on the food habits or something which can be done at home. Thanks
The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic Tracheo-bronchitis.
Management includes: 1. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief. 2. Montelukast preparation at night as a maintenance therapy. 3. A course of antibiotics may be taken depending on culture and sensitivity reports. 4. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet. 5. Warm salt water gargle & steam inhalation. 6. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.
Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic Tracheo-bronchitis. Management includes: 1. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief. 2. Montelukast preparation at night as a maintenance therapy. 3. A course of antibiotics may be taken depending on culture and sensitivity reports. 4. Maintain adequate hydration & a healthy balance diet. 5. Warm salt water gargle & steam inhalation. 6. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. Wishing you a good health. Take care.