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Coughing continuously
My sister is coughing dry continuously for 4 days and she even can't talk properly. Dr. has asked her to give a drip, is it true that she does not have dengue as well?
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Dengue presents with fever, severe bodyaches , loss of appetite
Having dry cough for four days doesn't conclude that the patient is suffering from dengue
A drip is given when patient is unable to accept orally n is dehydrated.
To rule out dengue tests like CBC
Dengue NS1antigen n serology can be done
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get her X ray chest done
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put her on anti-histaminics to supress her cough n when reports arrive then put her on proper treatment.
giving drip to a patient who is coughing makes no sence
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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No if there is nothing like fever , bodyache , pain abdomen , generalised weakness then we can exclude dengue , for confirmation u can get a cbc , ns -1 antigen , dengue serology tests done , u can take allegra m tablet bd for 7 days that will help in relief from dry cough
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Cough is very very rare in Dengue.
Dengue has high fever and body aches.
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Consult online for detailed discussion
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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need antibiotics
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consult
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Consult with a specialist
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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5 yrs exp
Nellore
Need to ask few questions
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consult for proper evaluation
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