Dry Barky cough for 5 weeks throat pain

2024-03-11 03:38:05
Hello Doctors, My 14 year old son is coughing more than five weeks. He had cough and strep throat initially and finished amoxicillin antibiotics. Cough didn't go away after the antibiotics. Did chest X-ray and found all clear. No sign of wheezing. Later they said he has minor ear infection. Now on Amoxicillin clavunate. It's almost 8 days after new antibiotics . He still have cough without mucus with loud noise. He coughs a lot in the morning until lunch time. He get few hours break after that. Again from 5 he starts cough until 1 am midnight. His cough is loud without any mucus. He is getting constant throat pain due to cough . What are the diagnosis we should do at this stage? I did only X ray. Is there any other tests we can do to figure out what's causing these cough? It's making him miss too many school days loosing sleep. I am badly in need of some expert advise on what can be done. Thanks Anitha
150 Views
It may be due to gastric reflux also take antacid tablets (pantop40mg) Take cough syrup(TUSQ dx)  10ml also in the night time
Next Steps
if possible get videolaryngoscopy and sputum culture done
Health Tips
avoid grapes avoid ac and dust exposure ask him to sleep in left lateral position and maintain 2hour gap between dinner and sleep

Answered2024-03-27 06:15:36

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+144
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Need proper evaluation.

Answered2024-03-11 11:45:03

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

If you are located in or around Bangalore, please bring your child to my clinic for a clinical reassessment.

Answered2024-03-11 04:10:16

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.