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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dry Cough

Hi. Yeah I have had a dry couch now for like 6 weeks. It started out as a bad cold my neck was swollen throat hurt just a bad cold. But now I can't get rid of this cough. And my ribs are sore sometimes with I would think is from coughing. And my armpits sometimes are not sore or hurt but like feels like there's something there but can't feel anything
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent dry cough which is due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis. Persistent dry cough can also occur due to acid reflix problem so eat light and non spicy , also take antacid after every meal. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. Avoid use of sharp , oily and fried food substances. You should take cough expectorants. You should do warm saline rinses. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents such as streptcils. Take combination of antibiotic amoxiclav along with anti histamine such as Levocetrizine.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

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

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent dry cough which is due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis. Persistent dry cough can also occur due to acid reflix problem so eat light and non spicy , also take antacid after every meal. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. Avoid use of sharp , oily and fried food substances. You should take cough expectorants. You should do warm saline rinses. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents such as streptcils. Take combination of antibiotic amoxiclav along with anti histamine such as Levocetrizine. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari