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Dry cough after upper respiratory infect

2026-01-14 14:55:32
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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Could be post viral cough
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Get a chest xray

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The urti u have experienced may be due to viral infection.. and the dry cough can be due to post viral cough.
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It's gonna take some time to resolve.. if severe do consult

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Consult a pulmonologist Require further evaluation

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May be due to Allergic aetiology. Pl identify the Allergens and avoid them. Pl consult.

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