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Coughing since weeks ago
I got cough a few weeks ago, i donot consult any doctor. I treated myself as normal cough, but i think it got a little worsen. I feel fullness in my chest area.. What medication should I took?
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Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times before meals two times.
Tab cefexim o200 two times after food for five days.
Zerodol sp3 times after food for five days. Montek lc one at night for five days.
TYPE OF CHUGH??????
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GIRILINCTUS SYR 5 ML TWICE N 10ML AT NIGHT
WET
AMBRODIL S SYR5 ML TWICE N 10ML AT NIGHT.
5 days or as required
Use of luck warm water n liquid.
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Please consult a General Physician in your area for a physical examination and further management.
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Dr. Syeda Faiza
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Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
1 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Is it a dry cough or with sputum?
If sputum then what colour?
Any associated chest pain?
Any fever?
Smoking?
Night cough / early morning cough?
Fever, weight loss, blood in sputum?
Next Steps
Can get a chest x ray done along with sputum culture and sensitivity test and CRP to rule out any infection.
Health Tips
For now, take steam inhalation, warm fluids. Consult with reports.
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A cough lasting more than 2–3 weeks with chest heaviness/fullness needs proper evaluation, not self-medication.
Possible causes: lingering chest infection, bronchitis, asthma, acid reflux, or allergy.
Next Steps
What to do now:
Please consult a doctor for chest examination ± chest X-ray.
Avoid cold drinks, smoking, and dust exposure.
Steam inhalation can help temporarily.
⚠️ Seek urgent care if you have fever, breathlessness, chest pain, blood in sputum, or worsening symptoms.
Medicines depend on examination findings—so avoid starting medication on your own.
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Need few more history. For further evaluation and management kindly consult me on Practo
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Need more details in your case...and need chest ray for better evaluation
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Romain Rajan
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2 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
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 lasting a few weeks with a feeling of chest fullness suggests that the cough has become post-infectious or bronchitis-type, often worsened by acid reflux, pollution, or self medication.
At present, this does not sound like an emergency, but it does need proper treatment rather than continued self care.
What could be causing this
⢠Residual airway inflammation after viral cough
⢠Mild bronchitis
⢠Acid reflux causing chest heaviness
⢠Post nasal drip or allergy
What you should do now
⢠Avoid cold drinks, smoking, and dust exposure
⢠Stay well hydrated
⢠Avoid self starting antibiotics
⢠Steam inhalation once or twice daily
Medication
The exact medicine depends on whether the cough is dry or productive, and whether there is wheezing or acidity. A wrong medicine can worsen symptoms, which is why prescribing without examination is not ideal.
When to consult a doctor immediately
⢠If cough persists beyond 3 weeks
⢠If chest pain increases or breathlessness develops
⢠If fever, blood in sputum, or wheezing occurs
⢠If cough is disturbing sleep
A short examination and basic assessment help decide whether you need inhalers, anti allergy treatment, gastric protection, or imaging.
For personalised one to one consultation and correct treatment, you can reach out to me directly on WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven. This avoids trial and error and helps you recover faster.
Wishing you quick relief.
Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Varsha Shaw
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
West Medinipur
Take Tab Amox Clav 625 mg BD for 5 days
Steam inhalation twice a day
If wet cough- AMBROXOL syrup
If dry cough - BENADRYL DRY cough syrup
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do consult
Needs to be evaluated
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
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