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Question: Hello Dr, i am battling severe coughing and it has been lingering for more than 3 weeks, i do not smoke and do not have symptoms of a cold or flu what can i take more effective than cold medicine? i am 51 years old and never experienced this before, non-smoker as well. Thanks for any advice I may receive.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever? If yes then how much it was?
2. is cough productive or non-productive?
3. do you feel pain while swallowing?
4. are you on any medication?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. is there any history of difficulty in breathing?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever? If yes then how much it was?
2. is cough productive or non-productive?
3. do you feel pain while swallowing?
4. are you on any medication?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. is there any history of difficulty in breathing?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No history of fever, coughs are at times frequent, no pain swallowing, no medication, no obvious illness, no history of difficult breathing, sometimes mucus present (not often) at times. It only happens while conversing and sometimes in shower, not painful just irritating. First time experiencing this in my life.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. We would first proceed with symptomatic treatment. If it does not improve then we can switch to antibiotic therapy. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan 1TSF thrice a day for cough.
- Take acetaminophen for pain (if occurs).
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks(alcohol)
> Spicy food
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. We would first proceed with symptomatic treatment. If it does not improve then we can switch to antibiotic therapy. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan 1TSF thrice a day for cough.
- Take acetaminophen for pain (if occurs).
- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks(alcohol)
> Spicy food
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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