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Excess saliva and coughing

2018-02-12 16:48:50
Hi Team, My dad is suffering from excess saliva and coughing from 1 week we have visited doctor near to home but still there is no progress.
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He seems to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat infection in this season. You may need to give him antibiotics, cough syrups and steam inhalation for faster recovery
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2018-02-15 00:08:21

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