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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

Can I take dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup during pregnancy for dry allergic cough? I have nasal allergies and severe cough

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You can take it for short duration. ...  Read More

My son is 5 months old. He has coughed for the last two days. No fever, fully active. We are giving Nasoclear drop. Can you please suggest? While sleeping no cough.

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Do burping ...  Read More

Dear Sir/Ma'am, For Female, 65 years, Bronchial Asthma. Issue: Coughing during Night while sleeping. No coughing in Day time. Ongoing medications: Flutiflo-ft, Montek, Nebulization: leolin 0.63, Budecort 0.5 mg; both BD, cough syrup. These medicines are working but NOT able to control Night time coughing while sleeping. Could you please suggest wha

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kindly connect with all your documents and reports ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with pneumonia during September after the treatment...body has become weak frequently there is a throat pain ... slight chest tightness and dry cough ...these symptoms are coming every 7to 10 days...i am taking besvil trio 100 od and livolin for 3times a day and anti allergy medicine...then also why symptoms are coming??? Can anyone

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same same ...  Read More

I am having dry cough and throat irritation for a while now. I have tried drinking warm fluids but it's not going. And it is more there when I am lying down. What should I do?

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You can do gargle with warm water 3-4 times a day along with your medicine.if you want to consult me please contact on Practo ...  Read More

My son recovered from a long cough for almost 1.5 months which used to come when he sleeps(noon/night). 2 week after that he got fever and we have paracetamol(3.5ml twice 6 hrs gap) and next day he recovered. After that he got dry cough and runny nose. Now he is coughing during the day and also when goes for sleep(noon/night) it gets worse. During

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It's difficult to comment without examining the child in person. You can try honey and sips of warm water for dry cough. Can try face mask. Keep child warm. Cough is a symptom of some underlying prob ...  Read More

I am 32 weeks pregnant; suffering from dry cough. Gynaecologist suggested Grilinctus L syrup. Is it safe?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hello dr., already taken Prescribed medicines: solvincold, MacberryDx. Still cough .I have taken Reswas syrup also. Yesterday without dr. Prescribed I have taken levolin repsule+ nacl neubalizer. Unable to sleep in night because of more cough & dryness in throat. Please suggest me some medicine or should I continue neubalizer. ( Only 1 dose ta

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kindly connect..need to rule out the cause ...  Read More

I m suffering from dry cough since 24 sept It is only dry cough which inceased in morning and evening time.i consulted doctor but no relief in cough.i went for uttrakhand for 4 days where i noticed it was cured but when i came back to delhi it started again.pls advice

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hi My daughter 6 years 2 months old is having running nose and dry cough since last 2 days. Her weight is 21.5kg Doctor prescribed cetrizine (5mg/5ml) twice daily for 5 days. Is it right dosage? What else I should do to improve cough?She is unable to sleep at night. Thanks

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I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact num ...  Read More

My son is 2 years old and this year, he got 4 -5 times cold and cough with various reasons. But whenever he got congestion and cough, he struggled to sleep at night due to dry air weather. I heard about humidifiers from many people including doctors. So does it help toddlers to sleep properly during coughing at night? Any brand to recommend?

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

Sir/Mam I feel dry cough at morning (only at morning). Is this due to allergy.Please suggest something.

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Tab monteck lc at bedtime Get pft done and vist pulmonologist ...  Read More

Hi my son is frequently having dry cough...none of the allopathic medicines have worked...please suggest other alternatives like ayurvedic

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT A persistent dry cough in children can have multiple underlying causes such as allergic airway disease, post-viral airway hyperreactivity, environmental irritan ...  Read More

My son is 1yr 9month old usse dry cough tha I gave allopathic he was fine but he has cough again n again after 2day cough then ok again cough...m ghr m koi dhup smoke kuch bhi nhi h ...can u suggest something what can I give to him...

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I understand your concern. Recurrent dry cough in children can have many underlying causes—such as allergies, viral infections, throat irritation, or even environmental triggers that may not be obviou ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, can you please suggest a cough syrup for dry cough. It's been over a week and the cough hs reduced but still there though not that intense. I have tried herbal remedies like Honitas Kadha, Joshanda etc and Benadryl Cough Syrup but that was the one for wet cough I believe as it js not the DR one. I don't have fever, or runny nose jus

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Tusq dx 10 mL 1-0-1 for 3 days ...  Read More

My father who is 64 has dry cough at night,who actually was a heavy drinker which test should I do...

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kindly connect..need to find a cause ...  Read More

Dry cough, irritation in throat, very little phlegm. Morning when I wake up, slight irritation in throat

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Use benadryl ...  Read More

Hi my son is 8yrs and having continuous cough because of that not able to sleep...I gave him dropizin as doctor suggested but still cough is there

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Give kufril d -6.5 ml twice daily for 5 days Maintain hydration Avoid cool food products ...  Read More

Hi Team, I had some oily food due to that I am getting too much dry and wet cough as well it's highly irritating in my throat unable to sit.

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The medicine seems fine . It will take few days to get well. ...  Read More

My mom has been coughing for a month now, it's a dry cough. I gave her some allopathic syrups and antibiotics but it didn't work. Please tell me what should I do and what kind of Medicine should I give her.

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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

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