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Question: Hi Doc, I have got cough(wet) from around 3 months now. It's mainly due to extensive travelling and acute bronchitis is diagnosed.I am allergic to dust. i have been give nebulisation and medicine - Montair Lc .. however, it's still not rectified. Kindly help me to get rid of this cough.
Brief Answer:
Further investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
I would like ask some more details.
Have you done x-ray and other tests recently? If yes, attach them.
Do you smoke?
Do you have sore throat,fever?
Do you follow ups with your treating doctor regularly?
I were your treating doctor,I would suggest you following investigations:
A chest x-ray.
Complete blood count.
Pulmonary function tests to know the function of lung.
Mean time I would like to change dosage and frequency of medications.
I would prescribe cough suppressants like Mucinex two times a day.
Your doctor will know about it.
Additionally I suggest
Steam inhalation for 10-15 minutes 3-4 times a day.
Try to avoid exposure to cold air,dust.
Do breathing exercises regularly.
You need get enough sleep.
You need not worry.
If you have any questions I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Further investigations.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
I would like ask some more details.
Have you done x-ray and other tests recently? If yes, attach them.
Do you smoke?
Do you have sore throat,fever?
Do you follow ups with your treating doctor regularly?
I were your treating doctor,I would suggest you following investigations:
A chest x-ray.
Complete blood count.
Pulmonary function tests to know the function of lung.
Mean time I would like to change dosage and frequency of medications.
I would prescribe cough suppressants like Mucinex two times a day.
Your doctor will know about it.
Additionally I suggest
Steam inhalation for 10-15 minutes 3-4 times a day.
Try to avoid exposure to cold air,dust.
Do breathing exercises regularly.
You need get enough sleep.
You need not worry.
If you have any questions I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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