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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough
shall i drink a glass of water when i take my benzonatate 100mg when i start to cough, it continues so long and i almost cant breath scares me has happened a fewtimes i cough up phlegm for sometimes after but it very uncomfortable but when i feel i got most of it up, i feel like my throat is clearer
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
Hi welcome to the health care magic...
You might have post nasal drip secondary to viral infection of pharynx or upper respiratory tract...
Symptomatic management done for it...
Take phenylephrine like strong antihistaminic drug
For congestion relief..
Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily...
Avoid excess oily and spicy foods for few days
More water
Vitamin C lozenges useful
Avoid smoking...
If symptom not improves than chest x ray and CBC done for further work up
Take care
Consult physician for examination
You might have post nasal drip secondary to viral infection of pharynx or upper respiratory tract...
Symptomatic management done for it...
Take phenylephrine like strong antihistaminic drug
For congestion relief..
Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily...
Avoid excess oily and spicy foods for few days
More water
Vitamin C lozenges useful
Avoid smoking...
If symptom not improves than chest x ray and CBC done for further work up
Take care
Consult physician for examination
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