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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dry Cough With ILD
am suffering from systemic sclerosis ,ILD(intestinal lung disease) a
auto immune disease ,its scarring(fibrous tissue replacing normal skin
tissues) of skin & internal organs
I started facing problem from feb 2008 in which my fingers were swollen &
difficulty in bending,the tips of fingers turns blue when temp drops
After test were conducted .The reports are as such
ANA-(+) VE
HRCT-GLASSY PATCHES AT THE BASE OF LUNG
ESR-35
MY doctor prescribed me to take methotrixate(in small dose) weekly.after
taking medicine for eight month.Following changes were observed even
condition worsens
Symptom-severe coughing at time of sleeping,not able to run,heavy
breathlessness,not able to climb stairs upto 1 floor,face skin
tightens(not able to smile),color of skin changing,difficulty in bending
fingers,difficulty in swolling food and reflux on lying down(GERD).
The reports are as such:(after eight month)
HRCT-honeycombing at base of lungs,dialated oesophagus
PFT-severly impaired DLCO,FVC-71 %
Pulse rate - 95/min
BP-130/90
ESR-40
After this they started corticosteroid(predisnolone),Azoran(immuno
supperesive),with lot of antacids medicine.these days they started
increasing doses of medicine(WHICH HAVE SEVERE SIDE AFFECT INCLUDING
INCRESE IN BLOOD SUGAR,DAMAGE TO KIDNEYS,INFERTILITY).
These days I m taking rituximab therapy to reduce lung fibrosis,hardening of skin of forearms, face
I have severe dry coughing all the time and it get worsrens while talking, exitement, stress , and sleeping.
Can u suggest some medicine so that dry coughing will be reduced??
auto immune disease ,its scarring(fibrous tissue replacing normal skin
tissues) of skin & internal organs
I started facing problem from feb 2008 in which my fingers were swollen &
difficulty in bending,the tips of fingers turns blue when temp drops
After test were conducted .The reports are as such
ANA-(+) VE
HRCT-GLASSY PATCHES AT THE BASE OF LUNG
ESR-35
MY doctor prescribed me to take methotrixate(in small dose) weekly.after
taking medicine for eight month.Following changes were observed even
condition worsens
Symptom-severe coughing at time of sleeping,not able to run,heavy
breathlessness,not able to climb stairs upto 1 floor,face skin
tightens(not able to smile),color of skin changing,difficulty in bending
fingers,difficulty in swolling food and reflux on lying down(GERD).
The reports are as such:(after eight month)
HRCT-honeycombing at base of lungs,dialated oesophagus
PFT-severly impaired DLCO,FVC-71 %
Pulse rate - 95/min
BP-130/90
ESR-40
After this they started corticosteroid(predisnolone),Azoran(immuno
supperesive),with lot of antacids medicine.these days they started
increasing doses of medicine(WHICH HAVE SEVERE SIDE AFFECT INCLUDING
INCRESE IN BLOOD SUGAR,DAMAGE TO KIDNEYS,INFERTILITY).
These days I m taking rituximab therapy to reduce lung fibrosis,hardening of skin of forearms, face
I have severe dry coughing all the time and it get worsrens while talking, exitement, stress , and sleeping.
Can u suggest some medicine so that dry coughing will be reduced??
Fri, 12 May 2017
Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
* This much intensity of the cough with all underlying parameters need to be
assessed by thorough clinical examination by Physician doctor.
* Till you manage it can take Bromhexine containing cough syrup 5 ml every 8
hourly to get temporary relief & take general measures as follows :
- till possible try to relax in semi reclining position , head end of the bed
elevated for 30 degrees
- regular deep breathing exercises, YOGA are vital & most important.
- avoid smoking / alcohol if using .
- avoid exposure to noxious substances / fumes / chemicals / dusty
atmospheres ; if needed to go use face mask .
- maintain your hydration levels
- balanced nutritious diet to combat any external insult .
- avoid stress / anxiety
- regular sound sleep of 6-7 hours.
Hope this helps you.
Welcome for any further queries .
Thanks for using Health care magic & giving us an opportunity to assist you.
Regards dear take care.
* This much intensity of the cough with all underlying parameters need to be
assessed by thorough clinical examination by Physician doctor.
* Till you manage it can take Bromhexine containing cough syrup 5 ml every 8
hourly to get temporary relief & take general measures as follows :
- till possible try to relax in semi reclining position , head end of the bed
elevated for 30 degrees
- regular deep breathing exercises, YOGA are vital & most important.
- avoid smoking / alcohol if using .
- avoid exposure to noxious substances / fumes / chemicals / dusty
atmospheres ; if needed to go use face mask .
- maintain your hydration levels
- balanced nutritious diet to combat any external insult .
- avoid stress / anxiety
- regular sound sleep of 6-7 hours.
Hope this helps you.
Welcome for any further queries .
Thanks for using Health care magic & giving us an opportunity to assist you.
Regards dear take care.
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