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What Causes Chronic Cough Along With Headache And Drowsiness?

Hell! I went to urgent care two weeks ago and was diagnosed with sinus infection. Was given antibiotics. Finished those two or three days ago. But for the past four days I have been having a lot of coughing and headache and feeling drowsy. Should I go to go see a doctor? Been taking Mucinex Cough & Congestion since Friday afternoon and it has been helping some. Thank you for your time.
Wed, 19 Apr 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.I understand your concern.
Sinus infection tends to spread &cause throat congestion &cough.
Drowsiness is side effect of anti allergic decongestsnt medicine you are taking.Avoid dtiving,long walks or heavy work while you are tsking them.
You should do hot saline gargles/inhale hot vapor /drink warm water. Avoid consuming sour,cold ,oily&spicy things.Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures, dust,smoke ,fumes &known allergens.
Antibiotic needs ti be taken if there is fever /yellow sputum or nasal secretions /long standing symptoms. Consult your doctor for needful antibiotic.
Thanks.
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What Causes Chronic Cough Along With Headache And Drowsiness?

Hi, Thanks for the query.I understand your concern. Sinus infection tends to spread &cause throat congestion &cough. Drowsiness is side effect of anti allergic decongestsnt medicine you are taking.Avoid dtiving,long walks or heavy work while you are tsking them. You should do hot saline gargles/inhale hot vapor /drink warm water. Avoid consuming sour,cold ,oily&spicy things.Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures, dust,smoke ,fumes &known allergens. Antibiotic needs ti be taken if there is fever /yellow sputum or nasal secretions /long standing symptoms. Consult your doctor for needful antibiotic. Thanks.