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What Is The Treatment Of Cough?

I had an endoscopy 10 days ago. Afterwards at first I felt like I had to keep clearing my throat for a couple days. After that I ve had a cough that sounds like someone who is really sick. I ve had it for about 8 days. I feel fine just have a bad cough. I m worried some damage may have been done in my throat. Should I be concerned?
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
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HI,
Welcome to HCM,
I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue.

If i will be your treating doctor i will advise you to;
- Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough.
- Take acetaminophen for pain & fever
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.

AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food
It is most probably due to irritation of throat,and damage is unlikely.
If your symptoms persist then you should visit your doctor.

Hope so it will be helpful.
You can write again in case of any query or follow up.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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What Is The Treatment Of Cough?

HI, Welcome to HCM, I read your query and i appreciate your concern regarding this issue. If i will be your treating doctor i will advise you to; - Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough. - Take acetaminophen for pain & fever - Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. AVOID: Chilled water Drinks Spicy food It is most probably due to irritation of throat,and damage is unlikely. If your symptoms persist then you should visit your doctor. Hope so it will be helpful. You can write again in case of any query or follow up. Wish you good health. Regards