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What Is The Suggested Treatment For Severe Cough ?

Having excessive phlegm with a severe cough spasm that sometimes makes me feel like I m blacking out. Sometimes hard to catch a breath. I have seen the doctor and have taken steroids, antibiotics, used an inhaler. Had chest x-rays and CT scans all normal. I have had this cough 7 weeks now. please advise. Thank You
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Chronic cough has 3 main causes : (1) post nasal drip- this is the most common cause. Some persons may not detect the drip at the back of the throat and may only have the cough.

It is treated with the use of topical steroid nasal sprays and antihistamines. If the source of the allergic response can be determined, it should be avoided if possible.

(2)asthma- this is also a cause of persistent coughing
(3)GERD (gastroesophageal reflux)- coughing is one of the presentations of reflux.
Lifestyle changes and medications are helpful.

Based on your history, you may want to use the topical steroid nasal sprays and antihistamines.

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What Is The Suggested Treatment For Severe Cough ?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Chronic cough has 3 main causes : (1) post nasal drip- this is the most common cause. Some persons may not detect the drip at the back of the throat and may only have the cough. It is treated with the use of topical steroid nasal sprays and antihistamines. If the source of the allergic response can be determined, it should be avoided if possible. (2)asthma- this is also a cause of persistent coughing (3)GERD (gastroesophageal reflux)- coughing is one of the presentations of reflux. Lifestyle changes and medications are helpful. Based on your history, you may want to use the topical steroid nasal sprays and antihistamines. I hope this helps