Dry cough dry mouth

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Dry cough dry mouth

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Frequent dry cough and increased thirst. Drinking water soothes the irritation in the throat. I am hypertensive and diabetic.

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Dr. Arun R

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi, the dryness can be due to diabetes. It is excessive thirst. Don't worry. Just take adequate water when thirsty and maintain sugar levels to optimum.

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Dr. Venkat Raghav

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello.......i can understand your problem. Drink lot of water, drink always warm water.. Take steam inhalation twice daily... If you are smoking, stop it..... Consult ent specialist or general physician if cough doesn't subside... Doctor may prescribe cough suppressant....

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician 9 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain

General Physician 9 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello there. I can understand your concern. Get your sugars checked again. If your sugars are not in control, Then such things can happen. Drink plenty of fluids. Take all medications on time and keep a check on your sugars regularly. Consult a diabetologist in person for further evaluation and management. Best regards. Dr. Anil kumar jain. Bangalore.

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