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Suggest Remedies For Dry Cough Along With Sneezing

Posted on Wed, 13 Sep 2017

Question: I have been having a bad cough for 3 days. It's mostly a crazy and dry cough during the day, and produces phlegm in the morning. I don't have runny or stuffy nose, only some sneezing sometimes.
What can I take, eat or drink to subside this cough quickly? It's so embarrassing at work.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation. Take levocetrizine.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more likely.. So do following things for better symptomatic relief.
1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
2. Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
3. Take antihistamine (levocetrizine 5 mg) twice daily.
4. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid hard to chew food. Eat more fruits and salads.
5. Finish azithromycin course.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (35 minutes later)

Thanks Dr. Bhavsar,

How many days do I need to be on levocetrizine?
I will follow your advice and check back with you.

Mun

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Take levocetrizine for 5 days.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You should take levocetrizine for 5 days.
I will wait for your reply.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further .Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana