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What Causes Persistent Cough Despite Taking Antibiotics?

I have dry cough for some thre weeks. My doctor recommended a combination of five antibiotics. Although, the frequency of the cough drops, it is still there, with iching throat, stray fliud flow from head that leads to cough. Imhave also been taken warm water formthe past three weeks. As I write, it was the cough that woke me. So, what can i do, do imstill need antibiotics. I have taken augmentin, erythromycine, amoxil, among others.
Wed, 17 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain dry cough can occur due to number of causes like Allergic reaction to dust or other irritants,upper respiratory tract infection,bronchitis,pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,side effects of medications, asthma,inhaled or aspirated foreign body in airway..
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist or a Pulmonologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like Blood tests,Immunoglobulin G levels, chest x ray etc to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly..
As of now you can take cough suppressants containing Dextromethorphan..
Take anti allergics like Levocetrizine..
Do steam inhalations and suck throat lozenges..
Avoid exposure to dust and pollutants..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Persistent Cough Despite Taking Antibiotics?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain dry cough can occur due to number of causes like Allergic reaction to dust or other irritants,upper respiratory tract infection,bronchitis,pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,side effects of medications, asthma,inhaled or aspirated foreign body in airway.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist or a Pulmonologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like Blood tests,Immunoglobulin G levels, chest x ray etc to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly.. As of now you can take cough suppressants containing Dextromethorphan.. Take anti allergics like Levocetrizine.. Do steam inhalations and suck throat lozenges.. Avoid exposure to dust and pollutants.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.