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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough With Traces Of Blood In Mucus
Question: Hi Doctor i got mild cough on 21st night that day morning after a brisk walk had chilled apple juice normally never take, and same day dry cough started subsequently taken ascoril cough syrup, but the condition was getting worst, that was breathing problem, continous cough then went to doctor
on 24th he had prescribed Cepoderm 500 & deriphill retard300 taken for 5 days, the cough was under control by 30 got normal cough reduced, again after three days from yesterday again cough started ofcourse white mucus used come out during cough, it is more than 10 days contineous cough throat was paining, i cough very loudly when congestion happens, today i found mild red colour (blood traces) along with mucus. Please advise what is to be done ?
on 24th he had prescribed Cepoderm 500 & deriphill retard300 taken for 5 days, the cough was under control by 30 got normal cough reduced, again after three days from yesterday again cough started ofcourse white mucus used come out during cough, it is more than 10 days contineous cough throat was paining, i cough very loudly when congestion happens, today i found mild red colour (blood traces) along with mucus. Please advise what is to be done ?
Brief Answer:
Probably need to be evaluated...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not uncommon to see cough for a few weeks following an acute respiratory infection. However since the current episode is associated with mucous and there is traces of blood, it is important to rule out lower respiratory infections bacterial infections.
I will urge you to get back to the doctor for a detailed respiratory infection. If deemed necessary a chest X-ray along with complete blood count need to be done. A second course of antibiotic will be administered thereafter.
In the meanwhile, I would start you on Syp Grilinctus 1tsp three times a day. Encourage you to do steam inhalation. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Probably need to be evaluated...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not uncommon to see cough for a few weeks following an acute respiratory infection. However since the current episode is associated with mucous and there is traces of blood, it is important to rule out lower respiratory infections bacterial infections.
I will urge you to get back to the doctor for a detailed respiratory infection. If deemed necessary a chest X-ray along with complete blood count need to be done. A second course of antibiotic will be administered thereafter.
In the meanwhile, I would start you on Syp Grilinctus 1tsp three times a day. Encourage you to do steam inhalation. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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