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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dry Cough And Post Nasal Drip

I have had a persistent dry cough or 3 days. No other symptoms except much mucus in my throat that I expel on a consistent basis. This mucus could come from post nasal drip. Had it for quite some time. My father died of lung cancer, never smoked, so a cough is always on my mind. I am also in my fourth year after a diagnosis of stage II breast cancer. All seems well so far with that after treatment. I am a very young 62.
Wed, 24 Aug 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent dry cough and post nasal drip . Sinusitis, Upper Respiratory Track infection, acid reflux, allergies Can cause such symptoms . If such symptoms will be ignored it can lead to complication like ear infection and blockage of eustachian tube . It can cause irritation and infection in throat that is lead to cough reflex. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain tests like CT scan , blood test , chest x ray and respiratory function test . Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug , antibiotics (amoxxicillin or penicillin ) and recommend taking steam , which will be very helpful . For now do warm saline gargles .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dry Cough And Post Nasal Drip

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent dry cough and post nasal drip . Sinusitis, Upper Respiratory Track infection, acid reflux, allergies Can cause such symptoms . If such symptoms will be ignored it can lead to complication like ear infection and blockage of eustachian tube . It can cause irritation and infection in throat that is lead to cough reflex. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain tests like CT scan , blood test , chest x ray and respiratory function test . Doctor may prescribe antiemetic drug , antibiotics (amoxxicillin or penicillin ) and recommend taking steam , which will be very helpful . For now do warm saline gargles . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari