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Cough from 3 mnth
She have cough problem from 3 mnth we have shown many doctors in davanagere she have not get relief from cough please suggest the best syrup or tablet we have 5 mnth baby also
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she is a mother to a 5 month old baby, likely she is breastfeeding, which requires extreme caution when choosing any medication.
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you should take consultaion for further evaluation and prescription
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Hello,
I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician (Ex Govt Medical Officer at RML Hospital, New Delhi), and your case has been allotted to me.
Thank you for sharing this. A cough for 3 months is NOT a simple cough anymore, and giving random syrups will not solve it. It needs proper diagnosis first, especially since you also have a 5-month-old baby at home.
Important point
A cough lasting this long is called chronic cough and usually happens due to an underlying cause, not just infection
Possible causes (very important)
Most common reasons are:
⢠Allergy or post nasal drip
⢠Asthma or bronchitis
⢠Acidity (GERD)
⢠Old infection not fully treated
⢠TB (very important to rule out in India)
ð Treatment depends on cause, not just syrup
What you should do now (MOST IMPORTANT)
Do these tests
⢠Chest X-ray
⢠Sputum test (especially for TB)
⢠CBC and CRP
⢠If needed, pulmonologist consultation
About syrup or tablet
â There is NO single best syrup for 3 months cough
â Taking random syrups can delay diagnosis
Depending on cause, doctor may give:
⢠Anti allergy medicines
⢠Inhalers (if asthma)
⢠Anti acid medicines
⢠Antibiotics (only if needed)
Very important (because of baby)
Since you have a 5-month-old baby:
⢠Avoid close contact while coughing
⢠Use mask
⢠Get evaluated early
ð To rule out infections like TB
When to consult urgently
⢠Weight loss
⢠Night cough or fever
⢠Blood in sputum
⢠Breathlessness
Bottom line
ð 3 month cough = needs proper diagnosis, not just syrup
ð Consult Pulmonologist or Physician immediately
ð Do chest X-ray and basic tests first
For step-by-step guidance and treatment planning, you can reach out to me on WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven.
Wishing you quick recovery and safety for your baby.
Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion
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Get cbp with esr, x ray chest , sputum examination done. Please share details of her symptoms and what meds she has taken so far. Then I can help her to heal.
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Nebulisation with levolin
and budacart repsule bd
Tab montair lc 1od( hs )
Syrup grilinctus 5 ml (bd)
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PA view X ray, sputum analaysis
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X ray chest pa view digital with reporting advisable
Consult superspecialist like pulmonologist till than,
Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times before meals.
Foracort puffs two puffs two times. Duoline respule two puffs
Budecort respule two puffs for nebulization.
Cefexim o200 two times after food for five.
Montek lc one at night for five days.
Ambrodil s syr 5 ml after food two times and 10 ml at night.
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Cough for 3 months is chronic cough. It will be helpful if you'll answer a few more questions to help arrive at a clinical diagnosis.
Is it productive or dry cough?
Is it worse in the mornings? Is it worse on lying done? We will have to check for allergies, tuberculosis, reflux and rule out any heart issues that can cause your symptoms. So a simple cough syrup will not be a quick fix. Kindly reply personally with these details. We can take it from there.
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Chronic cough for 3 months needs proper evaluation, not just cough syrup. Common causes include allergy, asthma, reflux, or infection.
Since she also has a 5-month baby, avoid self-medication. She should consult a physician/pulmonologist for tests like chest X-ray or allergy check.
Meanwhile avoid cold items, dust exposure, and take warm fluids. Please consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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3 months means chronic cough , I need more details plz consult me
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This is too long. Please consult for full assessment of the root cause and treatment.
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Syp- ALEX 2tsp BD
Needs check up if cough is persistent for more than 2 weeks
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Chest x ray
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Get chest Xray and sputum examination
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
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3 yrs exp
Jaipur
Persistent cough , you need to do first sputum culture, c-xray .start treatment after the evaluation properly. Otherwise without knowing causes ,cough syp. And medicine wouldn't work.so go for these test and share results here or consult directly.
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