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6 month old suffering from dry cough , please suggest medicine to relieve, no cold and no fever only dry cough

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Try saline nasal drops, steam inhalation ... Read More

My son is 6 months and 20 days old. He has got dry cough since one day. Which medicine should I give to him? Please help.

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Hello, I am looking for guidance on the correct medication and dosage for my 6-year-old son (Weight: 20kg, Height: 122cm). He has developed a dry, hacking cough specifically triggered by smoke inhalation. He has slight fever. I currently have access to: 1. Alex P 2. Benylin Dry Cough syrup 3. Solvin Cold syrup Which of these is most appropriate

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Based on your description, your child has an irritant-triggered dry cough (smoke exposure) with mild fever. For an isolated dry cough, the most appropriate option among the medicines you have is Beny ... Read More

My daughter 2.5 years old is suffering from dry cough from past 6 months and from past 6 months she is taking montek LC kid tablet every day, if not taken cough starts again. 3 months back allergic test done and EOSINOPHIL count was 528. Our pediatric asked us to continue montek for another 3 months, but still she is in same condition.

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Same condition as in cough restarts when she stops montek or is persisting despite it. ... Read More

My baby 6 month old is suffering from dry cough, as she is inpaitent due to cough. Plz suggest some medicine with ml & which medicine can be used in nebulizer.

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Hello ! Mucolite drops 0.5 ml twice daily for 3-5 days ... Read More

I have this dry cough from past 6 days and it's not going. No fever or any signs are there. Had pneumonia previously.what should I do?

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If you not have taken any treatment then take Syrup TusQ DX 10ml 3 times a day. Do gargle of salt and turmeric with warm water. ... Read More

My wife she is having dry cough during night now she is 6 month pregnant please guide medicine thanking you

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V need to know few other history Kindly connect online for prescription ... Read More

I am suffering from dry cough from last 6 months I am not able to eat properly and results in weight loss

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You need to consult pulmonologist so that he can examine you, get necessary tests to diagnose cause for your chronic cough and give appropriate treatment ... Read More

Hi doctor My kid is 6 month old and she is having cough .. can I use kofarest syrup for her and how much should I use. Please suggest

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Is it wet or dry cough? Opt for video consultation. ... Read More

Please suggest me which specialist should I consult for dry cough for 5-6 month. Please help me sir.

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Chest physician ... Read More

My dad had CABG * 3 some 20-25 days back and now he has severe dry cough that gets aggravated when he lies down ...is it common and what should be done ? I have attached the list of medicines he is taking..earlier he was put on grillinctus BM but now the cough has become dry

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It could be pulmonary Edema: If the heart is not pumping efficiently after surgery, fluid can back up into the lungs. Coughing that worsens when lying flat is a classic sign of fluid in the lungs (ort ... Read More

Hi My daughter is 6 years 9 months old We gave her flu shot on 5th June 2025. As her schools are re opening on 3rd June 26 we plan to give her flu shot for this year around 10 days in advance? Is that ok? As we have mostly given her Fluquadri in the past but this time hospital told they have Influvac in stock.Which vaccine is better?Should we wait

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Greetings Yes, vaccinating around May 24th, 2026, is an appropriate timeline as it allows the necessary two weeks to develop full immunity before school starts.Both Fluquadri and Influvac Tetra are h ... Read More

For my cough, I first took Clavam 625 three times daily for 5 days, but it did not improve. Then I took Levocetirizine 5 mg for 10 days, which improved it by about 80%. After that, I took Ebastine 20 mg and Montair 10 mg once daily for 10 days, and it improved about 90%. Still, I occasionally feel throat irritation/itching after eating or running,

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Get done Ige- E levels and than Pulmonary function test ... Read More

I am going through a chest congestion which is mainly because of cough there but it's not seasonal cough which can be easily out because it's old unhealed cough and when I start coughing sometimes it's vibrate my chest like dry cough and mostly feel cough in throat. After all test and check ups doctors said it's allergic cough and my ige level was

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Pls follow up with Pulmonologist, for proper understanding and treatment. ... Read More

Hello Doctors, Experiencing severe dry cough for last 1.5 months. Daily 7-8 times and each time I am coughing 4-5 times. Tried homeopathy and allopathy medicines - cough reduced but still there. No history of asthma / cough problem in myself or family. Got CRP Quantitative, EPR and CBC along with Chest X-ray done - all were normal, no blood infect

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Do you smoke? Get an ecg, serum creatinine and stop smoking if you do take steam inhalation and antihistaminic medicine and hot formentation if cardiac and renal pathology. ... Read More

Please suggest any ear drops and home remedies for ear itching in 6 month old baby boy thank you baby name aarav

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Consult an ENT doctor before using any ear drops ... Read More

My baby has just turned 6 months old and I have started introducing solids. I wanted some guidance regarding complementary feeding. Could you please advise on: • Which foods should be introduced first and in what order? • What textures are appropriate at different stages (puree, mash, small lumps, etc.)? • When should I start intr

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Good evening pls connect through practo app tomorrow day time. ... Read More

My father has extreme gas at one point during the day, discomfort in chest, dry cough and sore throat which is not going away with any kind of home remedy. What could be the reason?

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Gastritis/gerd issue.he needs proper evaluation and take ppi drug before food to control it.try yogurt and avoid too spicy and caffeinated items.symptoms will be improves in 5 to 10 days. ... Read More

I have had a tickling dry cough for more than 2 months. There is almost no sputum or only negligible mucus. Initially my doctor prescribed Clavam 625 (1-1-1 for 5 days) and Ambroxol syrup 30 mg, 5 ml (1-1-1 for 5 days), but the cough did not improve much. Later I was prescribed Levocetirizine 5 mg (once at night for 10 days). I also took Phensedyl

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This is a chronic dry cough (>8 weeks) that has partially responded to anti-allergic treatment, which strongly points toward: • Upper Airway Cough Syndrome (post-nasal drip) • Possible Allergic Rhinit ... Read More

Started 6 days back with cough and temperature. I have started taking amoxicillin and paracetamol for 3days. Fever is not there so much. But cough is nonstop and very severe. Throat pain is too much and chest is also hurting now, even throughout night.

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Cough with chest pain for 6 days needs proper attention could be a chest infection that needs review. Avoid self-medicating further and take warm fluids for relief. Please consult me on Practo for pro ... Read More

Dry cough more than week and first I get fever after cough and common cold thino chiz ak sath h common cold thik ho gaya hai par raat me fever rahta h or khasi bhi rahta h medicine doctor ne diya par Aram nahi h

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kindly connect..need to evaluate properly ... Read More

I suffered from Dry cough since 15 days..I consult pulmonalgist. He said its related to Asthama symptoms. . Is only dry cough is one of the Asthama symptoms...Incase is this true tell me which type of precautions I follow..let me know the do's n don'ts.

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kindly connect..looks like bronchitis ... Read More

I was having cough and cold after coming back from shillong it's cold out there I live in Kolkata since then cough started I took antibiotics but all went well but dry cough is not going at all it's been 2 weeks cold cough and dry count is still there no fever .

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Use cough syp DM. ... Read More

Hi My son is 8 years old. He is having dry cough frequently. Please suggest any good medicine. Thank u Subhasri 98xxxxxx58

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Need details enquiry plz contact on Practo ... Read More

I've a dry cough for 3 days. No other symptoms. I don't have any other decreases or allergies. Please suggest any medicine

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Tab odimont AL ... Read More

I have dry cough after fever for 15 days , light itchy in right side of neck causing coughing what syrup to take?

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This is most likely a post-viral dry cough. ... Read More

Is joshina syrup good for dry cough ? I have been suffering from dry cough and mild wheezing from last 7 days. Kindly suggest what to do

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ... Read More

Hi My son is 8 years old . He is having dry cough since 5 days. Please suggest any good medicine. Thank you Mob 98xxxxxx58

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Hello good evening. Dry cough usually signifies an irritant cough rather than infective however a physical examination is necessary if the child has other symptoms and prolonged dry cough should not b ... Read More

I suffered from upper respiratory issue when I travelled Delhi 2 weeks back I had sore throat and cough, eye burning sensation. After taking medicines I recovered but now dry cough is still there. Any specific medicine to be use for dry cough.

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Get a chest xray ... Read More

I am having persistent dry mouth since last 6 weeks. All my reports are normal like sugar, thyroid. I drink 2-3 litres of water everyday. I don't take any medications. I don't mouth breathe. I visited several ENTs and physicians and they didn't see any issues with the glands. Some physicians say it might be due to stress. I am unable to find root c

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Sip water constantly will help to hydrate and cure dryness in the mouth. Use alcoholic free mouth wash . Avoid excess salty ,spicy food items and caffeine. ... Read More

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