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My cough returned after a week

2026-05-13 12:29:37
As per my last treatment at Practo, I was diagnosed with Upper Respiratory Tract infection and prescribed Levoff, Bilastine and Viscodyne for 5 days. Now my cough got all sorted but after a few days it came back probably due to a cold drink I had, should I again take these medicines. It's been 3 days I am coughing. If no, what should I do? If yes, for how long?
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Please consult Ent specialist for the same I won’t recommend any of the medications .
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To go for pulmonologist or full examination .
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Avoid cold drinks and all the substances which aggravate the infection .

Answered2026-05-14 18:17:22

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Do salt water gargle Avoid cold and sour food items

Answered2026-05-14 16:38:20

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Hello , take bilastine and viscodyn for 5 days . Visit doctor again if not resolved
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Avoid cold food and beverages Salt water gargle

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For now try warm saline gargles or dilute betadine gargles , if cough doesn’t subside then start with medications

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