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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough Despite Taking Medication

My Husband has had a bad cough for about 8 days due to sinus drainage. But his hands were cold and clammy when Id he isn t able to do much gave him advil and benodryl with cough drops. He isn t able to sleep because his cough is so persistent. This is worse than his normal allergies but it s his first year on Disability and he doesn t have Medicare yet (or any other insurance.) Would a walk-in clinic be able to help? He s 55
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

He may be suffering from acute bronchitis, pneumonitis or sinusitis with post nasal discharge. Avoid cool drinks, freeze water, smoking, and caffeine drinks.

Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. He may need further examination to rule out the cause. Please consult your physician so that he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough Despite Taking Medication

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. He may be suffering from acute bronchitis, pneumonitis or sinusitis with post nasal discharge. Avoid cool drinks, freeze water, smoking, and caffeine drinks. Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. He may need further examination to rule out the cause. Please consult your physician so that he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu