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Coughing and changed voice
Im having cough in lungs along with changed voice and coughing. It hurts a little in throat too. Since last 2 days. How to detox lungs from such cough?
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Looks like viral pharyngitis.
Get good hydration, salt water gargling.
If fever or throat pain persists for more than 4days, its best to consult doctor, get evaluated
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If fever persists for more than 5 days, get CBP, CXR done. Needs doctor consultation
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Great idea to detox but it doesn't work that way. You have to visit the physician and get it checked.
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Dr. Vakamala Haritha Reddy
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Is cough only symptom or running nose sneezing present
Circumstances which led to symptom onset
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Need some more information
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be viral aetiology. Pl increase your immunity. Salt water gargling, antihistamines and hydration will help you. If you get yellow sputum. Pl consult.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Could be urti
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If youre smoker consult a pulmonologist
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Dr. Kirubanandam Arularasan
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Thanjavur
Cough and sore throat more likely be due to seasonal viral infection of airway. These symptoms can be relieved with adequate rest, hydration, salt water gargles and anti histamines. U will feel better within a week.
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Rest
adequate hydration
antihistamines
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Gargle throat and mouth with salt water twice daily
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Dr. Anandu Ramesh
Pulmonologist
6 yrs exp
Kollam
Its been only for 2 days ,such a short duration with your symptoms typically points towards a viral infection .
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They usually resolves within a week with hydration and rest
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Salt gargle can help
Voice rest
Steam inhalation
Cough suppressant syrups can be taken
Ginger and honey can have a soothing effect on throat
If any other symptoms are there like high grade fever or yellow sputum or worsening symptoms with time then consult with a doctor
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