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What Causes Persistent Running Nose And Chronic Cough?

I have had a runny noise and bad cough for over 2 months. I have gone to the doc two time. @st time they said it was the flu. I was given Tamiflu and it did not work the second time the doctor said it was bronchus and was given virtussin ac syrup. Still I have not gotten better. I can not stand being sick with this caught. What do you suggest.
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent running nose and chronic cough. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like

- respiratory tract infection
-sinusitis
- exposed allergens
-common cold
- nasal polyps and allergic reaction
-viral syndrome
- hay fever

But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to viral infection due to poor immunity of body. You need not to panic at all. I would suggest you to stay hydrated , take ORS solution also , take antihistamine like zyrtec , keep away from allergens like dust and take proper rest .You can also take decongestant nasal drops containing Xylometazoline. Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antipyretic , anti viral like acyclovir , decongestant along with analgesic .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Running Nose And Chronic Cough?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent running nose and chronic cough. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like - respiratory tract infection -sinusitis - exposed allergens -common cold - nasal polyps and allergic reaction -viral syndrome - hay fever But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to viral infection due to poor immunity of body. You need not to panic at all. I would suggest you to stay hydrated , take ORS solution also , take antihistamine like zyrtec , keep away from allergens like dust and take proper rest .You can also take decongestant nasal drops containing Xylometazoline. Consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antipyretic , anti viral like acyclovir , decongestant along with analgesic . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari