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How To Treat Cough?

My grandmother is bed written and has been cough since last Sunday no sign of premona but it stopped for the past 2 days now it came back yesterday with a raspy voice. Gave her tea and water is that okay temp is fine. What can I do to get rid of it by sat
Fri, 19 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your grand mother have symptoms of cough which seems to be due to upper respiratory infection (bacterial or viral). Need not to worry. For now take over-the-counter cough medicines, cough suppressants, or expectorants , which give relief from coughing . I would suggest you to consult pulmonologist once and get complete examination done. Doctor may order certain test like nose or throat culture and test , blood test and chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other condition like viral infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and decongestants. Avoid intake of outside food.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat Cough?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your grand mother have symptoms of cough which seems to be due to upper respiratory infection (bacterial or viral). Need not to worry. For now take over-the-counter cough medicines, cough suppressants, or expectorants , which give relief from coughing . I would suggest you to consult pulmonologist once and get complete examination done. Doctor may order certain test like nose or throat culture and test , blood test and chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other condition like viral infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and decongestants. Avoid intake of outside food. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari