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Can MAI Cause Dry Cough And Productive Cough?

I have MAI and have always had a dry cough. Just lately i have started a more productive cough, coughing up some sputum and really feeling like I need to clear my throat frequently.

I am on heavy antibiotics and have been for a year...I'm wondering if the appearance of sputum is a good or bad sign
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have MAI which is impairing your immunity and yes dry cough and productive cough is mainly because of lower respiratory tract infection and it could be due to granular pharyngitis. Need not to worry about it. These symptoms normally takes 3 days for to go. Visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. If cough is exaggerating go for chest X-ray, blood and sputum test. If it is bacterial infection start with proper course of antibiotics. Till then give crocin 4 hourly. Acetaminophen is also effective and you can give that as well. Take proper rest without any discomfort. Take water after every few mins.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Can MAI Cause Dry Cough And Productive Cough?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have MAI which is impairing your immunity and yes dry cough and productive cough is mainly because of lower respiratory tract infection and it could be due to granular pharyngitis. Need not to worry about it. These symptoms normally takes 3 days for to go. Visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. If cough is exaggerating go for chest X-ray, blood and sputum test. If it is bacterial infection start with proper course of antibiotics. Till then give crocin 4 hourly. Acetaminophen is also effective and you can give that as well. Take proper rest without any discomfort. Take water after every few mins. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari