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Question: Had sinus congestion now coughing in a way that doesn't let me control bladder
I have some sulfameth trimethorprim should I take it or get something else for cough suppressant?
don't like drugs but having company
I have some sulfameth trimethorprim should I take it or get something else for cough suppressant?
don't like drugs but having company
Brief Answer:
Do some tests
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking in HCM
I can understand your concern
According to the history you provide the cough is due to the sinus secretions from sinus congestion.
The cough is a protective reflex of the lungs from the agents coming in the airways.
Sulphameth-trimetoprim is an antibiotic itself.
In your situation if the cough lasts for a long time (two weeks for example) better to do some tests as follows :
Chest X Ray
CRP
The above are for exploring lung diseases causing the cough and if they come positive you will take antibiotics
If they are negative than you can take a medication for suppression of the cough called Codein (in tablet form,twice) for some days.
Please better to discuss with your doctor about these tests.
Wishes and feel free to ask me again
Dr.Jolanda
Do some tests
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking in HCM
I can understand your concern
According to the history you provide the cough is due to the sinus secretions from sinus congestion.
The cough is a protective reflex of the lungs from the agents coming in the airways.
Sulphameth-trimetoprim is an antibiotic itself.
In your situation if the cough lasts for a long time (two weeks for example) better to do some tests as follows :
Chest X Ray
CRP
The above are for exploring lung diseases causing the cough and if they come positive you will take antibiotics
If they are negative than you can take a medication for suppression of the cough called Codein (in tablet form,twice) for some days.
Please better to discuss with your doctor about these tests.
Wishes and feel free to ask me again
Dr.Jolanda
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