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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough
I have had a persistent cough since early August 2016. It was most severe for the first 3 to 4 weeks. Now it is a minor cough, but I cough every day 20 to 50 times per day. I had a breathing test for asthma that was normal. A chest x-ray showed my lungs were mildly inflated. No other symptoms. Should I be checked by a pulmonolgist? Any other thoughts? Thanks!
Tue, 12 Feb 2019
Hello,
As per your query you have a persistent dry cough which is due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection/bronchitis. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined.
You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. Avoid use of sharp , oily and fried food substances. You should take cough expectorants.
You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents such as strepcils
Take a combination of antibiotic amoxiclav along with antihistamine such as Levocetirizine.
The doctor may also refer you to a gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis if he/she find this problem to be related to acid reflux (GERD).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
As per your query you have a persistent dry cough which is due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection/bronchitis. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined.
You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. Avoid use of sharp , oily and fried food substances. You should take cough expectorants.
You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take throat soothing agents such as strepcils
Take a combination of antibiotic amoxiclav along with antihistamine such as Levocetirizine.
The doctor may also refer you to a gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis if he/she find this problem to be related to acid reflux (GERD).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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