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Suggest Treatment For Post Viral Cough

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Posted on Tue, 3 Jun 2014
Question: Hi, I have had a "flu condition 'for about two weeks with deep chest cough. I have been on Z-pack for six days with temp about 101. Now I have a sub normal temp about 96 or so. Still have a deep cough and feel terrible. What is going on? I am 85 years old woman with RA.
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Answered by Dr. Deepashree (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
post viral cough.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Ginny, thanks for your query.
Cough after viral flu, will definitely take about 2 to 4 weeks to reduce.
This is because of post viral chest congestion.
Your temp has reduce, which suggest that infection has come to control.
If I were your treating doctor, I would prescribe antihistamines+ decongestant+ mucolytics along with expectorant cough syrup for one week.
Duolin+steroid nebulization 4 the hourly for 5 days.
If cough doesn't reduce by then, I would ask for blood count, sputum analysis, CRP, ESR, chest x ray , spirometry's.
Depending on report I would treat you with antibiotics and steroid s , if necessary .
I would suggest you to meet your physicia n and discuss my views with him.
Hope my answer s have helped you.
Pleased to help you further. Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Post Viral Cough

Brief Answer: post viral cough. Detailed Answer: Hi Ginny, thanks for your query. Cough after viral flu, will definitely take about 2 to 4 weeks to reduce. This is because of post viral chest congestion. Your temp has reduce, which suggest that infection has come to control. If I were your treating doctor, I would prescribe antihistamines+ decongestant+ mucolytics along with expectorant cough syrup for one week. Duolin+steroid nebulization 4 the hourly for 5 days. If cough doesn't reduce by then, I would ask for blood count, sputum analysis, CRP, ESR, chest x ray , spirometry's. Depending on report I would treat you with antibiotics and steroid s , if necessary . I would suggest you to meet your physicia n and discuss my views with him. Hope my answer s have helped you. Pleased to help you further. Regards.