HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Runny Nose And Cough Be Treated?

I am 83. My symptom, for approximately 2or 3 years, are: daily mucus (small amounts primarily early morning) daily cough, but infrequent. daily runny nose first thing in the morning. Benzonatate has been prescribed. Is that the best drug for these symptoms? email: YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 19 Apr 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

As per your clinical history, please follow like this-

1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [allergist] and to confirm do radioallergosorbent test (RAST).

2) Do take medicines as prescribed and discuss with your Doctor about [Nasal corticosteroids] as a spray and [Montelukast].

3) Rinsing your nasal passages with sterile saline (nasal irrigation) is a quick, inexpensive and very effective way to relieve nasal congestion. Rinsing directly flushes out mucus and allergens from your nose through a squeeze bottle or a neti pot.

To prevent it, take steps to lessen your exposure to the allergens that cause your symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
I find this answer helpful
Note: Get a consultation booked to know more about aging related medical issues. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Runny Nose And Cough Be Treated?

Hi, As per your clinical history, please follow like this- 1) Do a clinical examination by your Doctor [allergist] and to confirm do radioallergosorbent test (RAST). 2) Do take medicines as prescribed and discuss with your Doctor about [Nasal corticosteroids] as a spray and [Montelukast]. 3) Rinsing your nasal passages with sterile saline (nasal irrigation) is a quick, inexpensive and very effective way to relieve nasal congestion. Rinsing directly flushes out mucus and allergens from your nose through a squeeze bottle or a neti pot. To prevent it, take steps to lessen your exposure to the allergens that cause your symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo