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What Causes Persistent Cough Despite Taking Medication?

I have been coughing a lot for 6 -7 weeks the las two weeks it has gotten so bad I have become horse and also at times coughing so bad I cant breath and almost vomit or do vomit. also it seems to be mainly in my throat and mouth. some swelling. I have been taken off one med lisinopral (not sure of spelling and put on Losartan but still hving problems with coughing my email is YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query persistent cough despite taking medication is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. The infection is probably a strep throat. You may have lung infection or bronchitis. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Avoid giving cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin at least for 10 days along with mucolytic agents . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any hidden systemic pathology. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Cough Despite Taking Medication?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query persistent cough despite taking medication is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. The infection is probably a strep throat. You may have lung infection or bronchitis. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Avoid giving cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin at least for 10 days along with mucolytic agents . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any hidden systemic pathology. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari