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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion And Cough

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Posted on Fri, 28 Apr 2017
Question: 30 yr male, 350lbs, conjested cough for 2 weeks. he feels his throat fills up, even more noticeable when trying to talk.


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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly due to viral infection

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections and antibiotics are ineffective in such cases. Irrespective of treatment it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days, occasionally it takes more time. However, in such a case it would be advisable to get your blood checked for complete blood count. It will indicate if there is a bacterial infection.

I would insist you to take steam inhalation. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief. Also give him some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for the next few days.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion And Cough

Brief Answer: Possibly due to viral infection Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through the details and understand your concern. Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections and antibiotics are ineffective in such cases. Irrespective of treatment it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days, occasionally it takes more time. However, in such a case it would be advisable to get your blood checked for complete blood count. It will indicate if there is a bacterial infection. I would insist you to take steam inhalation. Water vapor will reach deep inside and would help in diluting the cough and thus would provide relief. Also give him some antiallergic like cetirizine once daily for the next few days. Let me know if I could help further. Regards