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How Can Chronic Cough And Post Nasal Drip Be Treated?
I have had a chronic cough for 2 to 3 years ... In the morning especially it is as though I have a smokers cough bit I ve never smoked ... I have constant sinus drainage ... Sometimes I get an earache fro congestion ineustacian tubes ... Wondering if I have bronchitis ... Also, I live in an old farmhouse ... I m allergic to dust, grass, mold, etc ... Don t know what to do!!
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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The constant sinus drainage would be causing the cough. Post nasal drip of mucus is the most common reason for a chronic cough.
The other common causes of asthma, reflux.
Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi which are airways in the lungs. It is possible that this may be present but it is not likely infectious bronchitis because this would not have lasted this long without needed intervention.
If you are allergic to different things in your environment then the continued exposure would unfortunately mean continued symptoms.
Medications that may help include anti histamines/decongestant combination, topical steroid nasal sprays such as nasonex, flonase, rhinocort.
If there is no improvement then meds such as ketotifen or singulair , may be needed.
I hope this helps
The constant sinus drainage would be causing the cough. Post nasal drip of mucus is the most common reason for a chronic cough.
The other common causes of asthma, reflux.
Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi which are airways in the lungs. It is possible that this may be present but it is not likely infectious bronchitis because this would not have lasted this long without needed intervention.
If you are allergic to different things in your environment then the continued exposure would unfortunately mean continued symptoms.
Medications that may help include anti histamines/decongestant combination, topical steroid nasal sprays such as nasonex, flonase, rhinocort.
If there is no improvement then meds such as ketotifen or singulair , may be needed.
I hope this helps
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