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My heater coil went out in my car and I have been coughing since, I have taken several antibiotics and they are not working. My doctor is having me go to a lung doctor on May 5thThis stared back in Dec. I cough so hard I have to wear a pad. The fumes from my car is the only thing I can think has caused it. I quit smoking almost 8 years ago . Thank you, Sharon
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of heavy cough which seems to be due to upper respiratory track infection leading to bronchitis/ granular pharyngitis.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory medications. Avoid use of sharp and spicy food substances.
Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Your symptoms will resolve in 1 week. if symptoms keeps on persisting you should consult ENT specialist and take proper treatment. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 5 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. You should do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Heavy Cough
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of heavy cough which seems to be due to upper respiratory track infection leading to bronchitis/ granular pharyngitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory medications. Avoid use of sharp and spicy food substances. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Your symptoms will resolve in 1 week. if symptoms keeps on persisting you should consult ENT specialist and take proper treatment. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 5 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. You should do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari