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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough With Red Sputum?
Hi..sir i have dry cough last for 7 to 8 years...l done investigations 3 to 4 5imes x ray normal every time and WBC 11700....ESR 38..i dont have any symptoms between this.
But now a days i feel fatigue.. and redish pinkish sputum once today morning....fear of some major illness...kindly guid me.
But now a days i feel fatigue.. and redish pinkish sputum once today morning....fear of some major illness...kindly guid me.
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent dry cough with red sputum which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis and due to acid reflux disease or gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). Need not to worry. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. I would suggest you to avoid spicy and heavy meal, avoid late night eating , eat at least 1- 1.5 hours before going to bed and take frequent and small meals. Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order endoscopy test , ambulatory probe tests and X-ray of digestive system. Doctor may prescribe antacids to neutralize acid, H2 blocker (ranitidine ) to prevent acid production and proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole). You should keep your head elevated while sleeping keep clove in mouth to suppress cough and do warm saline gargles.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent dry cough with red sputum which seems to be due to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis and due to acid reflux disease or gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). Need not to worry. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. I would suggest you to avoid spicy and heavy meal, avoid late night eating , eat at least 1- 1.5 hours before going to bed and take frequent and small meals. Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order endoscopy test , ambulatory probe tests and X-ray of digestive system. Doctor may prescribe antacids to neutralize acid, H2 blocker (ranitidine ) to prevent acid production and proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole). You should keep your head elevated while sleeping keep clove in mouth to suppress cough and do warm saline gargles.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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