HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Non Productive Cough Inspite Of Using Antibiotics For Chest Infection?

had a non productive cough for about a month, after 1 week, went to docs, gave me anti biotics, he said chest infection in left lung. after 4-5 days, the coughing eased for a week , but still had this involuntary grunt/exhalation of air/semi cough, usually in middle of talking. week past ,bad cough back. 2nd lot of antti- biots, docs said the lungs were clear. still coughing after 6 days of anti-biots. feeling drained, chest hurting, especially inbetween blades, short of breath after moving, cough starts again, this involuntary grunt still there,- fed up??
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist 's  Response
Dont be worried. After reading your query, it seems that you have non infective reason for coughing. Which can be many, including allergic condition e.g.asthma...or it can be due to any other reason.. you needs pulmonary function test & absolute eosinophil counts to be done.. consult a chest physician & he will guide you properly..
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Non Productive Cough Inspite Of Using Antibiotics For Chest Infection?

Dont be worried. After reading your query, it seems that you have non infective reason for coughing. Which can be many, including allergic condition e.g.asthma...or it can be due to any other reason.. you needs pulmonary function test & absolute eosinophil counts to be done.. consult a chest physician & he will guide you properly..