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Dry cough since one week
I'm suffering from cough and unable to get relief tried few home remedies nothing worked out.
It's sort of viral
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A **persistent dry cough for one week**, especially post-viral, can be due to:
1. **Post-viral airway irritation** (most common).
2. **Allergies or GERD (acid reflux)**.
3. **Early asthma or mild bronchitis**.
### **Next Steps for Relief:**
✔ **Soothing Remedies:**
- Warm honey + ginger tea (1 tsp honey, 3x daily).
- Steam inhalation (with 2–3 drops eucalyptus oil).
- Stay hydrated (warm water frequently).
✔ **OTC Options (if needed):**
- **Dextromethorphan** (cough suppressant) – *only if cough is non-productive*.
- **Antacids** (if GERD suspected – try at bedtime).
### **When to Seek Care?**
⚠️ If cough:
- Lasts **>2 weeks**.
- Produces **yellow/green mucus or blood**.
- Causes **wheezing or chest pain**.
### **Consultation:**
For **targeted treatment** (e.g., ruling out infection/allergy), contact me on **WhatsApp at eight zero zero nine eight two one three three two**. Let’s ensure this isn’t progressing to something needing prescription care.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Dr. Vishali R
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9 yrs exp
Chennai
Thank you for sharing your concern, kindly connect and consult for further treatment details
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Allergic reaction
MONTEK LC ONE at night for five days.
CHERICOF syr 5 ml twice n 10ml at night for five days.
Azee500 one per day after food for five days. Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times a day.
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Likely Allergic
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Kindly Consult
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Cough is dry or sputum is present? Is fever also present? Take syp Grillinctus 2 tsf twice daily
Consult for further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated..dry cough or wet cough.
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do consult.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need more history for further evaluation. Kindly connect
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Dr. Haripriya Addanki
General Practitioner
5 yrs exp
Tirupati
Try honey, lemon, and ginger tea, warm salt water gargle, steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil, and throat-soothing lozenges to help relieve dry cough symptoms.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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