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How To Treat Coughing Spasms?

I have had cough spasms / clearing of the throat on an average of once every 2 or three days for the last year. I have been prescribed many different meds and used inhalers and nebulizers and nothing seems to make it go away. Where should I go for help?
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of coughing spasms which is due to upper respiratory track infection leading to bronchitis/ granular pharyngitis. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day. Avoid use of sharp and spicy food substances. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should consult ENT specialist and take proper treatment . Doctor may order throat swab test , blood test , viral culture test and CT scan to find out the exact cause. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) at least for 5 days along with decongestant.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat Coughing Spasms?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of coughing spasms which is due to upper respiratory track infection leading to bronchitis/ granular pharyngitis. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day. Avoid use of sharp and spicy food substances. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should consult ENT specialist and take proper treatment . Doctor may order throat swab test , blood test , viral culture test and CT scan to find out the exact cause. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) at least for 5 days along with decongestant. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari