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Question: I have a dry hacking cough I cough so hard at times I swear I am going to cough up a lung. Once in a while I am able to cough up a little phelpm and when I do it is thick greenish yellow. Went to the pharmacy and pharmacy suggested I take mucin ex DM 12 hour. Still have coughing spells and not much improvement, slept pretty well last night however, I was so sleepy I fell asleep on the couch for another 2 and 1/2 hours and woke up real sweaty
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need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever? If yes then how much it was?
2. any history of difficulty in breathing?
3. do you feel pain while swallowing?
4. are you on any medication other than the mentioned OTC drugs?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. since when are you having these symptoms?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever? If yes then how much it was?
2. any history of difficulty in breathing?
3. do you feel pain while swallowing?
4. are you on any medication other than the mentioned OTC drugs?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. since when are you having these symptoms?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have asthama symptoms for about a month
Brief Answer:
Please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan 1 TSf thrice a day for 5 days.
- 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
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days. If condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for a Pulmonologist. He will examine you & will prescribe antibiotic therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan 1 TSf thrice a day for 5 days.
- 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
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days. If condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for a Pulmonologist. He will examine you & will prescribe antibiotic therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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