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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough During Postpartum?
Hi. I am 2 weeks plus 2 days postpartum from a repeat csection. My health was picture perfect before delivery. Immediately following my surgery, I developed an annoying cough that has not left me day nor night. I do manage to cough up mucous. But for the most part, it is a dry cough. I have no other symptoms. And I have remained fever free. I also exclusively breastfeed.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent dry cough during postpartum which is due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. You should take throat soothing agents such as strepsils. Take combination of antibiotic amoxiclav along with anti histamine such as Levocetirizine. Avoid use of sharp , oily and fried food substances. You should take cough expectorants. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis if he/she find this problem to be related with acid reflux ( GERD ) .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough During Postpartum?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent dry cough during postpartum which is due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. You should take throat soothing agents such as strepsils. Take combination of antibiotic amoxiclav along with anti histamine such as Levocetirizine. Avoid use of sharp , oily and fried food substances. You should take cough expectorants. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis if he/she find this problem to be related with acid reflux ( GERD ) . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari