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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Hoarseness Of Voice
Question: Hi Have not felt good the last 2 weeks went to a er room and they gave me benzoate to help with my cough. when i talk iam hoarse and at times cough. I have very little energy i feel a flem in my lung sometimes when i cough very difficutl to get a good nights sleep i think i have some kind of bacterial infection. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation should provide relief
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query and fully understand your concerns. The first thing that I need to ask you is whether you are a smoker. Smoking can damage the lining of the respiratory tract and as a result you can get cough. If that is the case, the first thing to do is to quit smoking.
The next thing to ask is whether you have associated symptoms like fever or sore throat. If that is the case, let me assure that most often such episodes are caused due to certain viral infections and they have some allergic reactions associated. In such a case antiallergics like cetirizine for a few days can be helpful.
Whatever be the cause, steam inahaltion can provide relief. Water in the form of vapour can reach deep inside and helps in diluting the mucus and can thereby provide relief. Feeling weak and not energetic can be a characteristic of your symptoms. You will have to be patient. Steam inhalation and regular exercise should help you overcome your complaints. So try to relax. It is very important to get a good night's sleep.
Hope that helps.
Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
Steam inhalation should provide relief
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone very carefully through your query and fully understand your concerns. The first thing that I need to ask you is whether you are a smoker. Smoking can damage the lining of the respiratory tract and as a result you can get cough. If that is the case, the first thing to do is to quit smoking.
The next thing to ask is whether you have associated symptoms like fever or sore throat. If that is the case, let me assure that most often such episodes are caused due to certain viral infections and they have some allergic reactions associated. In such a case antiallergics like cetirizine for a few days can be helpful.
Whatever be the cause, steam inahaltion can provide relief. Water in the form of vapour can reach deep inside and helps in diluting the mucus and can thereby provide relief. Feeling weak and not energetic can be a characteristic of your symptoms. You will have to be patient. Steam inhalation and regular exercise should help you overcome your complaints. So try to relax. It is very important to get a good night's sleep.
Hope that helps.
Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
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