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Cough for 2 weeks

2019-05-16 17:51:27
My wife having dry cough since 2 weeks, more during sleep time,she already taken few medicines regularly like corex then steamer but not find much difference, please provide best treatment at earliest
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She may be having the symptoms post a viral respiratory infection. Ask her to take plain steam inhalation and warm water gargles thrice daily, each 5-6 minutes.  Also take the medications prescribed!
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If the cough still persists please visit your physician to rule out any infection

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Consult a physician or pulmonologist.

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Hello please take online consultation

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She will require inhaler medications. Get a spirometry done and consult a pulmonologist.
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She should avoid dust ,smoke ,irritants, allergens.

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do  take antacid  present  at home  now before  sleeping

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