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What Is The Treatment Of Dry Cough If Taking Antibiotics Of Sinus Infection ?

I was diagnosed with a sinus infection and put on a 10 day course of antiobiotics. I am on my last day of meds and over the last two days have developed a horrible dry cough. It feels like something is stuck low in my throat and when I cough, it tastes like blood or metal. Suggestions?
Wed, 28 Dec 2016
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Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.

In case of sinus infection,secretions may pass from the nose to the throat(called Posterior nasal Drip) and irritate the throat resulting in dry cough.

You may find relief by taking Anti-histaminic(like Cetrizine),Oral Decongestant if you are not Hypertensive(like containing Phenylephrine),Nasal Decongestant Drops (like containing Oxymetazoline),Cough Suppresant(like containing Dextromethorphan),Analgesic with antacid(it there is headache) and Saline nasal Spray along with the Antibiotic.

Also do steam inhalation.Do warm saline gargles.Drink plenty of fluids(warm).Avoid cold,oily and very sweet food as they increase mucus production.Hot tea with ginger,honey and lemon will also give you relief.Avoid dust,smoke and other pollutants.Avoid coughing very forcefully as it may tear tiny blood vessels due to increased pressure leading to bleeding.

Hope this answers your question.Get well soon.
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What Is The Treatment Of Dry Cough If Taking Antibiotics Of Sinus Infection ?

Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic. In case of sinus infection,secretions may pass from the nose to the throat(called Posterior nasal Drip) and irritate the throat resulting in dry cough. You may find relief by taking Anti-histaminic(like Cetrizine),Oral Decongestant if you are not Hypertensive(like containing Phenylephrine),Nasal Decongestant Drops (like containing Oxymetazoline),Cough Suppresant(like containing Dextromethorphan),Analgesic with antacid(it there is headache) and Saline nasal Spray along with the Antibiotic. Also do steam inhalation.Do warm saline gargles.Drink plenty of fluids(warm).Avoid cold,oily and very sweet food as they increase mucus production.Hot tea with ginger,honey and lemon will also give you relief.Avoid dust,smoke and other pollutants.Avoid coughing very forcefully as it may tear tiny blood vessels due to increased pressure leading to bleeding. Hope this answers your question.Get well soon.