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Covid 19 cough
I have tested for covid on 5 and results are positive but i have start my medication on 5 may itself..now i have only cough with mucus and loss of smell.pls help me
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Do following
Steam inhalation 15 mts three
To four times
Hot saline gargles
Warm water to drink
Throat lozenges to chew
Mucolytic drugs
You need bronchodilator if there is wheezing
If there is poor response then steroids can be added
Inj dexona one and half cc iv or tab medrol 8 mg bid
Next Steps
be confident soon it will subside
Health Tips
breathing exercises are helpful
you can pranayams like alom vilom, bhambhri, onkar pranayam are helpful
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Continue with all your medications
Monitor oxygen saturation
Steam inhalation twice daily
Plenty of fluids
Proper diet
Consult for further advice
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Dr. Aman Gangwani
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
You need to isolate for 14 days till your symptoms resolve
If there is any aggravation/ difficulty in breathing consult a physician
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Start stem inhalation and salt- warm water gargles
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Dr. Rupal V Rana
General Physician
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
For cough you can do warm water saline gargles 3-4 times a day, drink luke warm water, and take syrup Adusol 2 tsp 3 to 4 times a day with warm water. This will take care of ur complaint. Keep drinking warm water to avoid mild fever
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