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What Causes Chronic Severe Cough?

i m 5o yrs male. it started with sore throat 10 days back. i was given aziwok fr 3 dayss but no effect.infact i started coughing alsso....dry cough.i had fever fr one day thats all. tthen i was given augmentin fr 3daays.....agin no effecct i was still coughiing and had sore throat. chest xray was normaal initial blood report were aalsso normal then i was given livosulph,and tantum gaargle.....tantum gargle miraculoussly cured my sore throat in 10 minutess.....but coughing continued....5 ays of livossuph was over so i want ffr another blood test.....tiss ttime it showed typhoid.....H titre was 1:160......mark u i had no fever at all my sstools bit hard but waas otherwwise normal and i was eating ok too.....i shall go fr another widdaal agaain after ffew days but my ccoughing ...its sstill persistent why? and whats the cure?coughing so mucch has aggraveted my sciatica problem.
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Since you have mentioned that you have cold and cough since 10 days, it is a matter that has to be looked into with attention. You most probably have developed pharyngitis.

1) You need to do salt water gargling at least twice a day.

2) Use betadine mouthwash for good results.

3) Avoid cold food items, drink plenty of warm water.

4) Do steam inhalation twice a day.

5) You can use anti histaminics like Levocetrizene once a day to get relieved from cough but get it prescribed. Avoid driving while on medication.

6) If symptoms like fever, chest pain arise then it is better you get thoroughly evaluated for further treatment.

7) Investigations like x ray chest, CBP, sputum culture would be good to evaluate you better.

Since you have a normal x-ray, there is also a possibility that the cough may be due to upper respiratory tract infection and will certainly get relieved in few days.

Please make sure that you are a non smoker as well as non hypertensive using drugs like Lisinopril, Captopril which are having side effects like cough. if you have cough its better you maintain a distance from kids and elderly as they are prone to infections. Use a handkerchief always. Do not worry, go and see your doctor if possible, no symptom is less to be afraid, the doctor shall always be there only to allay your concerns.

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

Best regards,
Dr. Suhas Chauhan
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What Causes Chronic Severe Cough?

Hi, Since you have mentioned that you have cold and cough since 10 days, it is a matter that has to be looked into with attention. You most probably have developed pharyngitis. 1) You need to do salt water gargling at least twice a day. 2) Use betadine mouthwash for good results. 3) Avoid cold food items, drink plenty of warm water. 4) Do steam inhalation twice a day. 5) You can use anti histaminics like Levocetrizene once a day to get relieved from cough but get it prescribed. Avoid driving while on medication. 6) If symptoms like fever, chest pain arise then it is better you get thoroughly evaluated for further treatment. 7) Investigations like x ray chest, CBP, sputum culture would be good to evaluate you better. Since you have a normal x-ray, there is also a possibility that the cough may be due to upper respiratory tract infection and will certainly get relieved in few days. Please make sure that you are a non smoker as well as non hypertensive using drugs like Lisinopril, Captopril which are having side effects like cough. if you have cough its better you maintain a distance from kids and elderly as they are prone to infections. Use a handkerchief always. Do not worry, go and see your doctor if possible, no symptom is less to be afraid, the doctor shall always be there only to allay your concerns. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks for referral. Best regards, Dr. Suhas Chauhan