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Does Dry Cough And Difficulty In Breathing Need Medical Attention?

Hello, I am 36 years old. This will be my 3rd day with zero voice. Dry cough, tight achy chest. Almost feels like it's hard to breath. I have a 5 month old baby....that I am breast feeding. Very worried about her getting whatever I have. At what point should I take myself to docter? Or ER? I read up on laryangitus and it's seems like most people said to wait...awhile before seeing docter.
Thank you....Leia Barrientos
Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of acute laryngitis is more likely for your symptoms.
You can try following things for better symptomatic relief.
1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
2. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid hard to chew food. Avoid junk food.
3. Do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
4. Take levocetrizine and paracetamol combination twice daily.
You will mostly improve with all these in 2-3 days. If not improving or worsening (more cough, severe chest pain, unbearable breathlessness) then immediately consult doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Does Dry Cough And Difficulty In Breathing Need Medical Attention?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of acute laryngitis is more likely for your symptoms. You can try following things for better symptomatic relief. 1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. 2. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid hard to chew food. Avoid junk food. 3. Do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. 4. Take levocetrizine and paracetamol combination twice daily. You will mostly improve with all these in 2-3 days. If not improving or worsening (more cough, severe chest pain, unbearable breathlessness) then immediately consult doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.