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I have been suffering from cold and cough for over two weeks now. Initially it was wet cough which is all out now with natural remedies.......now I am not able to get rid of dry cough esp before sleeping and also I have a minute granular sensation in my throat when I cough lately.

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You seem to be suffering from post viral cough which is common type of dry cough syndrome after an attack of viral upper respiratory tract infection. Usually it will resolve on its own within few days ...  Read More

Hi, My son is 4.6 yrs old he is suffering from cold and dry cough. While sleeping he is having continuous cough so kindly suggest some good medicine. TIA

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Baby needs proper chest examination ...  Read More

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I have been facing this problem from quite a long time. When I go to bed and try to sleep I find my throat itching and I start coughing. It's dry no doubt. And the moment I give up sleeping cough stops.

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Tab.Atarex 10 mg one tablet OD Gargles with 1 tab Disprin dissolved in one cup water twice daily. Stop smoking, if you do. Stop sour foods, Pickles. For ten days. ...  Read More

Hello Dr... Every day before sleeping I'm facing the problem with dry cough until sleep the cough Wil come taking syrups and tab. But still problem not getting solve this problem facing from many days .what is the reason behind it any specific treatments for this. plz help me out how it Wil treat to solve prob

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Hello there. What kind of medicines are you taking? Were they prescribed by any doctor or did you get it over the counter? Here is what you can do. Drink warm water with honey before going to bed. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My son is 4 years old and he is having dry cough mostly during sleep with some nose blockage and after waking up for an hour, he coughs occassionally He is playful throughout the day and gets cough only when he is physically very active or talks too much Im not giving him any medication as the cough isn't that much Please advice what shou

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Greetings it could be viral or allergic.give Luke warm water for drinking,and avoid junk food.use honey to smoothen the throat which will help to reduce cough If it's not reducing kindly consult ...  Read More

I have been suffering from dry cough since last three days and last night I could not sleep. I am taking : Corex DX + Augmentin625+Citzen since last two days. Also used KUKA Tablets (Ayurvedic)

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I do not what makes you take KUKA for. Dry cough for 3 days is not too long. Just wait for a couple of days with the same treatment . If it does not subside in a Total of 7 days you need to take a ch ...  Read More

Full dry cough, cant sleep, headache, swelling in legs and face, after sleep, actual high bp is there now in control, daily taking medicines but not in controlling

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Hello there...... Rest. Get plenty of sleep and rest your voice. Drink fluids. Drink plenty of water to keep the throat moist and prevent dehydration. Try comforting foods and beverage.  ...  Read More

Hi All, Only dry cough sometimes can be covid? I have dry cough only when going to bed, other than that time it is okay. I am seeing thing from last 2 days only. No cough at night as well. Could tou please suggest. Thanks

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Not necessarily Covid at all Weather change and some allergies might be a reason Just don't take stress and keep a watch.. Exercise regularly and drink water well ...  Read More

My mom is65 n has bad dry coughfor last 2 months.it gets worse in air conditioner.the ent specialist says it is because of dry throat.it is also more prominent during sleep.

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Is Ur mother having any gastric distrabence?are using any other medicines give me clarity then I will try to give some suggestion contact me online. ...  Read More

My 5 yr old son has dry cough since yesterday.his nose gets blocked when he goes to sleep and in the morning also.otherwise he will be fine during the day. Mostly he gets cough when he eats something tangy like yeterdat he ate namkeen and after that he started coughing.pls tell me medicine.his wt is 20kgs Thank you.

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Hello. Dry cough can be related to throat infection but at same time his chest examination is also important. Kindly get a direct consultation with a pediatrician. ...  Read More

My wife has been suffering from dry cough with frequent throat itching problem. At night problem increases, but all through the day. Kindly prescribe medicine

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A dry cough with throat itching that worsens at night is often linked to allergies or post nasal drip, especially without fever. ...  Read More

Cough since 2 months. Have taken Azithromycin tablets. It had reduced. But then again relapse. Am taking Grinlinctus syrup also

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Your cough coming back again after two months and a course of antibiotics needs a proper look, not just another round of syrup at home. ...  Read More

I am having sore throat and dry cough. I am breastfeeding mother Pls suggest breastfeeding safe cough syrup and medicine Thankyou

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You can usually manage a dry cough and sore throat while breastfeeding safely, but not every cough syrup is fine to take while you're nursing. ...  Read More

Madam/Sir, My child has been suffering from fever for the last 4 days. Today is his 5th day of fever. The first 2 days the fever lasted between 101-103. On the 3rd fever drowned below 100 but leg pain (Unable to walk) and dry cough started. He was active and eating properly but did not walk due to leg pain. On the 4th day again the fever came 101.

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High grade Fever of 5 days a/w calf pain could be viral myositis. Your child need rest, hydration and throat swab test to check for which type of viral illness it is. Need medication attention and blo ...  Read More

My son is having a dry cough due to which his sleep is getting disturbed.please suggest a medicine or home made remedy

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Greetings To soothe the airway, three common home remedies include giving a teaspoon of honey before bedtime (only if the child is over 1 year old), maintaining optimal humidity with a cool-mist vapo ...  Read More

Dry too coughing at mainly at night 80yrs old Montina L once daily for 5 days Azithral 500 for 2 days Grillinctus DX for 3 days Taking Give advice

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kindly connect ...  Read More

My father is 73 years old and generally active. He had fever for 3 days last week. Now he is complaining of a bitter taste in the mouth and has developed a dry cough since yesterday. He has taken Paracetamol and dry cough syrup. Please advise on further evaluation and treatment.

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

Hi doctors my baby had high fever on 17& 18 August doctor gave some syrups and it subsided within 1 day Now since last night she has having severe dry cough When asked doctor he has prescribed Levocetrzine but i think it doesn't work for cough So can u pls suggest some good syrup for dry cough for 15 month old weight 8.9 kg

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No need any dry cough syrup 15month old kid ...  Read More

Suffering from dry cough with no mucus. Comes and goes every year. No fever. Chest pain is there. Have taken montas and some antibiotics but still the dry cough has not gone away. It has been 1 month

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Could be allergic bronchitis ...  Read More

Coughing hard, unable to sleep. Recently shifted, there was a lot of dust and i smoke and drank a lot of cold water too. Initially there was chest congestion, thick sticky mucus in chest and dry cough. Now, few days later suddenly tonight i have severe cough. Earlier it wasnt so severe. Im coughing to so much dry itchy that i cant sleep.

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Mostly allergic sinusitis, consult ENT surgeon ...  Read More

Dry cough 8 month old ... Chest xray normal True naat normal Then i take clavam 625 and levocit 5mg for 10 days .. Then ENT doctor gives me Montair 10 mg OD×10 days Ebastine 20mg OD× 10days Then Little ticking on my throat Foracort 200 breath synchronise twice for 15 days With steam inhale.. Then cough gone.. then after some daying t

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Is anyone in family blood relatives have asthma Continue Inhalers ,Consult Pulmonologist nearby and do PFT X rays CBC Total Ig E ,FENO ...  Read More

I am having cough and feeling nausea My throat is feeling dry i am also feeling cold And also feeling weakness like

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Swelling in legs during morning time while walking and sitting legs down. and and frequent dry cough with little yellow mucus.

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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case ...  Read More

My dad had CABG * 3 some 20-25 days back and now he has severe dry cough that gets aggravated when he lies down ...is it common and what should be done ? I have attached the list of medicines he is taking..earlier he was put on grillinctus BM but now the cough has become dry

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It could be pulmonary Edema: If the heart is not pumping efficiently after surgery, fluid can back up into the lungs. Coughing that worsens when lying flat is a classic sign of fluid in the lungs (ort ...  Read More

I had fever and cough on 27th April. Fever went up to 102 however my fever went away on 4th may however since then I am having cough. Now it's a dry cough however, I don't feel comfortable while breathing. It worsens specially at night when I lie down it's then when it gets worst. I have been doing gargle had vicks vaporizer even losenges and one s

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A dry cough that persists after a fever has subsided (Post-Viral Cough) is very common, as the respiratory lining remains sensitive and inflamed. The fact that your cough worsens specifically when lyi ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I have MDR TB and is taking prescribed treatment from a govt TB center for past 8 months of a 18 months regimen . However for last 1.5 months, i have developed a persistent dry cough again . I want to understand whether this is normal occurrence during long term MDR - TB TREATMENT or is it could be concerning? Also , i would like to

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Need to compare with previous reports and rule out any progression or super added infection ...  Read More

I am going through a chest congestion which is mainly because of cough there but it's not seasonal cough which can be easily out because it's old unhealed cough and when I start coughing sometimes it's vibrate my chest like dry cough and mostly feel cough in throat. After all test and check ups doctors said it's allergic cough and my ige level was

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Pls follow up with Pulmonologist, for proper understanding and treatment. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, Experiencing severe dry cough for last 1.5 months. Daily 7-8 times and each time I am coughing 4-5 times. Tried homeopathy and allopathy medicines - cough reduced but still there. No history of asthma / cough problem in myself or family. Got CRP Quantitative, EPR and CBC along with Chest X-ray done - all were normal, no blood infect

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Do you smoke? Get an ecg, serum creatinine and stop smoking if you do take steam inhalation and antihistaminic medicine and hot formentation if cardiac and renal pathology. ...  Read More

My father has extreme gas at one point during the day, discomfort in chest, dry cough and sore throat which is not going away with any kind of home remedy. What could be the reason?

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Gastritis/gerd issue.he needs proper evaluation and take ppi drug before food to control it.try yogurt and avoid too spicy and caffeinated items.symptoms will be improves in 5 to 10 days. ...  Read More

Started 6 days back with cough and temperature. I have started taking amoxicillin and paracetamol for 3days. Fever is not there so much. But cough is nonstop and very severe. Throat pain is too much and chest is also hurting now, even throughout night.

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Cough with chest pain for 6 days needs proper attention could be a chest infection that needs review. Avoid self-medicating further and take warm fluids for relief. Please consult me on Practo for pro ...  Read More

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