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Suggest Remedies For Cough, Sore Throat And Nasal Congestion
Question: Last week i had a cold or Ssome kind of infection. It caused soar throat, my nose would be congested, and coughing.
I have been coughing still but not alot and when i do a cough muscus. To me sounds like my cough is breaking up.
Last night i smoked some Marijuana for stress. It make my throat really dry and i started coughing more and bit harders. I took a tissue to spit on the mucus that came up. When i did there was a little bit of blood. This just happened last night and hasnt been this morning or since.
Should i be worried about it being lung cancer?
I have been coughing still but not alot and when i do a cough muscus. To me sounds like my cough is breaking up.
Last night i smoked some Marijuana for stress. It make my throat really dry and i started coughing more and bit harders. I took a tissue to spit on the mucus that came up. When i did there was a little bit of blood. This just happened last night and hasnt been this morning or since.
Should i be worried about it being lung cancer?
Brief Answer:
likely due to infection
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Most coughs and colds are due to viral infection even if it is productive of mucus.
Respiratory tract infections, whether viral or bacterial, would cause inflammation /irritation of the airways. This inflammation can cause bleeding to occur. When the infection and inflammation resolves, the bleeding should also stop as well
It is usually not an indicator of a serious condition.
You can consider the use of a mucolytic to help break up the mucus eg mucomyst, bisolvan or guaifenesin
Using a lot of fluids would also help as well.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
likely due to infection
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Most coughs and colds are due to viral infection even if it is productive of mucus.
Respiratory tract infections, whether viral or bacterial, would cause inflammation /irritation of the airways. This inflammation can cause bleeding to occur. When the infection and inflammation resolves, the bleeding should also stop as well
It is usually not an indicator of a serious condition.
You can consider the use of a mucolytic to help break up the mucus eg mucomyst, bisolvan or guaifenesin
Using a lot of fluids would also help as well.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
can linger for 6 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi
A cough can linger for up to 6 weeks after the initial infection persisting long after the other symptoms have resolved.
If it very severe or associated with systemic symptoms such as fever, fatigue, loss of appetite etc, it may indicate antibiotics are needed
Please feel free to ask anything else
can linger for 6 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hi
A cough can linger for up to 6 weeks after the initial infection persisting long after the other symptoms have resolved.
If it very severe or associated with systemic symptoms such as fever, fatigue, loss of appetite etc, it may indicate antibiotics are needed
Please feel free to ask anything else
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So if your coughing hard and it keeps coming for about a minute and your throat is druq
Brief Answer:
can use a cough suppressant with the mucolytic
Detailed Answer:
HI
You can use a cough suppressant along with the mucolytic
Dextromethorphan is the most commonly use cough suppressant and it is also available over the counter.
If you still have nasal symptoms., use decongestants
can use a cough suppressant with the mucolytic
Detailed Answer:
HI
You can use a cough suppressant along with the mucolytic
Dextromethorphan is the most commonly use cough suppressant and it is also available over the counter.
If you still have nasal symptoms., use decongestants
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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