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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Cough
My husband has had a cough since last year. It mostly happens when he is awake and especially when he talks. He has also started gagging on his food. He can have coughing spasms so bad I think he is going to vomit. He usually coughs up mucus. No blood. He has been to his doctor who prescribed an inhaler and nasal spray. No one has looked into his throat. What could cause this if you have any ideas. Thanks. Barbara
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
1. This problem usually caused due to chronic inflammation of pharynx or larynx.
2. A video endoscopy of throat by ENTspecialist may reveal the cause
3. For temporary relief ask him to avoid
a. very hot and very cold food or drink
b. avoid excessive use of voice i.e.shouting
c. take food with warm water and masticate food slowly.
d. increase the humidity in the living atmosphere by simply keeping a bowl of water in a corner of room without lid and wide mouthed bowl.
2. A video endoscopy of throat by ENTspecialist may reveal the cause
3. For temporary relief ask him to avoid
a. very hot and very cold food or drink
b. avoid excessive use of voice i.e.shouting
c. take food with warm water and masticate food slowly.
d. increase the humidity in the living atmosphere by simply keeping a bowl of water in a corner of room without lid and wide mouthed bowl.
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