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Severe cough from 7 days

2018-04-03 04:20:45
Hello, I am having severe cough from last one week and I am unable to sleep as well...All day continuously I am coughing.. Cough is so severe that my chest and body is paining.. I am not sure, whether I need to consult general doctor or ENT specialist or pulmonalogist..Please advise Regards, Sundar
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Are you having fever  too along with the cough? If so take tab.levofloxacin 500 mg once a day for 5 days. If wheezing is associated you need to take inhaler sos. Consult a pulmonologist  if the condition worsens.

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Take the medication as prescribed below 1. Zedex P syp 2. Tab Azithromycin 500 mg 3. Gargle with warm water with salt

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