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What Causes Persistent Cough And Sore Throat While On Cardizem And Toprol?

My husband is on cardizem, toprol, and protons for afib. He is also diabetic and was switch to insulin after surgery. For the last week he has had a sore throat and cough that comes and goes. He has gone a couple of hours to a couple days without coughing. He has been on this medication for about 6 weeks. Do any of these medication have coughing as a side effect?
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your husband have symptoms of persistent cough and sore throat while on Cardizem and Toprol which is due to chronic lung infection or bronchitis which occurs due to compromised immunity due to underlying systemic disease. Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should go for pulmonary function tests and x-ray chest as well to check exact level of infection. Start treatment only after proper prescription. Drink plenty of water. You should use mist humidifiers in room. You should take cough expectorants as well. Take hot milk rich in turmeric as it will boost immunity. You need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Cough And Sore Throat While On Cardizem And Toprol?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your husband have symptoms of persistent cough and sore throat while on Cardizem and Toprol which is due to chronic lung infection or bronchitis which occurs due to compromised immunity due to underlying systemic disease. Need not to worry much. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should go for pulmonary function tests and x-ray chest as well to check exact level of infection. Start treatment only after proper prescription. Drink plenty of water. You should use mist humidifiers in room. You should take cough expectorants as well. Take hot milk rich in turmeric as it will boost immunity. You need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari