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What Causes Continuous Dry Cough?
Question: Dry cough continuously from three days. Last year also faced the same issue and it continued for almost 2-3 weeks.
Brief Answer:
Over the counter cough syrup containing Dextromethorphan shall help
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
Dry cough is usually allergic in nature.
If i was your treating physician , i would recommend over the counter cough syrups like:
1. Syrup Grillinctus- contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate,Guaiphenesinl,Ammonium Chloride. Take 1 teaspoon (5ml) three times a day for 1 week.
It is relatively safe and has no addictive ingredients.It will give symptomatic relief.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Over the counter cough syrup containing Dextromethorphan shall help
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
Dry cough is usually allergic in nature.
If i was your treating physician , i would recommend over the counter cough syrups like:
1. Syrup Grillinctus- contains Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate,Guaiphenesinl,Ammonium Chloride. Take 1 teaspoon (5ml) three times a day for 1 week.
It is relatively safe and has no addictive ingredients.It will give symptomatic relief.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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