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What Causes Severe Cough Even After Taking Medication?

I have been sick for about a week ackes, pain, terrible cough, dry non productive cough, chills just went to doctor 5 days ago he gave me azthromyacin 500mg for 5 days and promethazine 1 3/4 teaspoon every 12 hours(I only take 1x a day only at night so I can sleep I finished meds today azthromyacin but still coughing what can I do regarding the cough it sounds terrible but I feel better everyone keeps telling me to have cough checked out. But the doctor said lungs are clear no yellow mucus it's clear...
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cough even after taking medication is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. You may have lung infection or bronchitis. Sometimes infection due to viral infection and antibiotics will not going to work in such case . Usually viral infection complete its cycle and it take 7- 10 days Avoid taking cold beverages. For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any thrombocytopenia and any hidden systemic pathology. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. . 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 antiviral drugs ( acyclovir ) at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Cough Even After Taking Medication?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cough even after taking medication is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. You may have lung infection or bronchitis. Sometimes infection due to viral infection and antibiotics will not going to work in such case . Usually viral infection complete its cycle and it take 7- 10 days Avoid taking cold beverages. For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any thrombocytopenia and any hidden systemic pathology. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. . 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 antiviral drugs ( acyclovir ) at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari