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Having Dry cough

2025-02-24 14:31:28
Having a Dry cough. After taking cough syrup 3 times a day, the problem is not resolved. Should I take antibiotics?
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable

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Consult a physician, don't take antibiotics by yourself. You may need to undergo chest x ray first.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

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Dry cough home remedies: try honey, lemon, ginger, thyme, steam inhalation, warm liquids like tea or broth, and saltwater gargle to soothe and calm the throat.

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Take ascoryl D for dry cough 10 ml twice daily for 5 days Consult for more advice

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Consult a physician for better evaluation

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Consult online Need proper history and evaluation for further treatment Contact will guide you

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Hi. Take tab tusq D TDS , syp. Juiptus DX 10 ml TDS . Tab. Montair FX HS X 5 days. Do chest X rays PA view.

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Fever???

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Yes do consult. Take antibiotics. Drink plenty of water.

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Please visit physician, is there any allergy history. Treatment should be given after proper evaluation.

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Betadin gargle before meals add 1 ml solution in hot to warm water gargle with it. Azee500 one per day after food for 3-5 days. MONTEK LC ONE at night for five days. Continue syr.

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Please consult for further opinion

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Do gargle with warm saline water, and please consult if there are any other symptoms also

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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