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Are Cold, And Cough With Mucus Caused By Allergy?

I m having coughing fits that last up to ten minutes. This has been recurring every two months. It s like I have a cold with coughing and mucus. Is this a cold or is this allergies? I m getting concerned because the coughing fits wake me up at night and I cough so hard I almost throw up.
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cold and cough which seems to be due to respiratory tract infection or it could be common cold or flu.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should go for blood tests, sputum test and X-ray of chest to check extent and cause of infection.

You should take proper course of antibiotic such as Azithromycin along with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine for 5 days.

-You should do warm saline gargles and take cough expectorants.

- Take plenty of fluids. Avoid oily, sharp and spicy food.

- Take milk with pinch of turmeric added in it to enhance immunity.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Are Cold, And Cough With Mucus Caused By Allergy?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cold and cough which seems to be due to respiratory tract infection or it could be common cold or flu. Need not to worry. I would suggest you visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should go for blood tests, sputum test and X-ray of chest to check extent and cause of infection. You should take proper course of antibiotic such as Azithromycin along with antiallergic medication Levocetirizine for 5 days. -You should do warm saline gargles and take cough expectorants. - Take plenty of fluids. Avoid oily, sharp and spicy food. - Take milk with pinch of turmeric added in it to enhance immunity. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari