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What Medication Can I Take For Dry Cough?

I am getting the dry cough from one month. I got the chest x ray and blood test done and everything found to be normal... I went to a regular physician and he is unable to tell the exact reason of my cough. Can you please suggest me what do I need to next. Thanks..
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of viral Upper respiratory tract infection is more in your case. This is the most common cause for dry coughing. Your chest x ray and blood reports are also normal, so no need to worry for pneumonia or other bacterial infection.
You will mostly improve with antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs.
Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
You will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Medication Can I Take For Dry Cough?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of viral Upper respiratory tract infection is more in your case. This is the most common cause for dry coughing. Your chest x ray and blood reports are also normal, so no need to worry for pneumonia or other bacterial infection. You will mostly improve with antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. You will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.