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How To Get Rid Of Constant Coughing?
i have had a terrible cough for over 3 weeks now...i am coughing up a never ending supply of flem and cough so much that i gag and start to throw up... what is wrong with me, why cant i get rid of this...i have been eating tons of oranges/ tangerines and taking vitamin c supplements....not working...
Fri, 29 May 2015
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
Here,your coughing with sputum could be due to acute bronchitis, allergic bronchitis or upper respiratory infection etc.
You may undergo routine blood investigation with sputum smear tests and X- ray chest to rule out any other pathology of lung.
You will require full course of antibiotics (quinolones or cephalosporins) with antiinflammatory and antiallergic (antihistamines or steroids) with supportive treatment.
Avoid taking cold water or fruit juices which might exaggerate your coughing.
Consult pulmonologist for further advise.
Regards,
Welcome to health care magic,
Here,your coughing with sputum could be due to acute bronchitis, allergic bronchitis or upper respiratory infection etc.
You may undergo routine blood investigation with sputum smear tests and X- ray chest to rule out any other pathology of lung.
You will require full course of antibiotics (quinolones or cephalosporins) with antiinflammatory and antiallergic (antihistamines or steroids) with supportive treatment.
Avoid taking cold water or fruit juices which might exaggerate your coughing.
Consult pulmonologist for further advise.
Regards,
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