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I am having persistent dry cough from one month .. can you guide what to do ? Some times getting aggravated at night

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Best to see chest doctor first. It can be bronchitis ...  Read More

Hi 2 weeks ago I got wet in rain and since then i had cold and cough Now cold is fine but persistent dry cough is there

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Cough is usually the last symptom to go, you'll need a cough syrup to control the symptom. These following steps may help: - Avoid cold food and water, preferably have hot food and water - Don't skip ...  Read More

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I have been experiencing a dry cough ( sukhi khasi) for last couple of years. I don't have a sputum, but the cough is persistent. I have consulted doctors but haven't found proper relief. What should I do next ??

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

I am having persistent dry cough since 2 years. I can see light red marks in my throat. Just wanted to know can acid reflux be a reason for the same. Is there any test through which acid reflux exists or not can be identified?

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Hello.. The light red marks on your throat are due to strain while coughing....yes sometimes acid reflex also causes coughing...it's better you consult a physician first to evaluate you for the reason ...  Read More

Mr Wife has very dry and persistent cough from last 7days , which is uncontrollable when ever she lay down to sleep, She is taking Topex CD Syrup and Honitus syrup to relief

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She seems 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 day ...  Read More

I had a throat infection almost a week ago after eating out. It gave me a sore throat and cough. Now that sore throat is gone but have a persistent dry cough. It gets bad as the day progresses. From about a day or two, I have been having pain just underneath my right ear as if the gland is swollen. What should I do?

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

Persistent dry & wet cough & cold since 10 days. Female aged 74. At night also cough is there Then for 6 days mociclav 625 twice a day

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Please meet an Allergist as bronchospasm can also present as persistant cough! A computerised spirometry(Lung Function Test) should confirm the diagnosis. ...  Read More

My daughter is coughing persistently since last 2 months and it's dry cough For first few days we gave her 15 mins steam treatment plus advent syrup for 7 days Then our paediatric gave us Pratham syrup 200 for 6 days and a tablet called montair lc kid daily for a month ,one tablet daily ( it's only 10th day ... He gave us for 30 days ) But th

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Please get a chest xray , routine blood test along with ASO tire done and visit my clinic with your daughter, so l can examine her and suggest necessary treatment. ...  Read More

I was treated for tuberculosis and the tuberculosis course was completed on 6th April this year(9 months of medication). Post treatment I got covid in last of April(29th april) month. Now I don't have any covid symptoms. HRCT says no infection in lungs. But there is persistent dry cough and itching in throat. White mucus comes only in the morning

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription ...  Read More

Hello doctor, for the past 2 weeks I have been having Persistent Dry coughing which worsens when lying down. The feeling of mucus accumulation is felt around throat and chest area. Tried OTC cough syrups, specific dry cough syrups like Benadryl DR, lozenges but they provide temporary relief. I have tested for covid antigen twice in 2 weeks with 1 w

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Need detailed history and evaluation ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, My daughter is having a severe cough with chest irritation. The doctor prescribed antibiotics and inhalers. Post antibiotics after a week again she s experiencing cough chest irritation and sore throat tiredness. Attached is the x ray took last week. Kindly check the x ray and tell me if the lungs are healthy and good.

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

Had severe cough cold since 25 Sept, azee 500 and montec lc taken 1 course but it keeps recurring even now. Have travelled from blr to delhi on Oct 5and had it in delhi again along with the kids and spouse in delhi. It has recivered to some extent by the time i travelled to Patna on Oct 22 bit it has increased again. Please advise if i should take

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It would be better if you connect personally because I need to take lil bit more history and few tests are also needed to be done. Till that that time I will prescribe you proper medications. Contact ...  Read More

Hi doctor My daughter is 8 year old ..she started complaining of stomach pain around belly area before 3 days back and some feverish body heat was there I gave junior lanzol and oflox 100 as per doctor suggestion Then too it did not subside..from today her cough started increasing...she doesn't have any cold... Only cough and stomach pain around b

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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

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

I've been coughing continuously for almost a month now, I had finished 2 bottles of cough syrup, had taken ayurvedic medicine but nothing helps, I don't notice any other symptoms besides sometimes cold. Should I be concerned? And get diagnosed or it would go on its own.

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Persistent coughing for more than 1 month Yes one should consult a general physician or pulmonologist Can be allergic bronchitis ...  Read More

I’ve noticed a recurring pattern with my cough. It comes on frequently and lasts for a long time, especially when the climate changes — starting then and continuing until summer. The cough isn’t completely dry, nor does it produce much phlegm. It’s usually not very severe, but whenever I have coffee or anything sweet, it suddenly worsens for a day

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Steam inhalation Salt water gargling ...  Read More

My 8 months old baby has had cough and runny nose for several days. Home remedies like steam, ajwain sek, baby vicks have helped resolve runny nose but cough and congestion is still there. How do i treat this cough?

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Please show your paediatrician, important to show as baby is 8 months old ...  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

Post viral infection recovered from severe cough but occasional dry cough still continues. Feel heavy head and feeling of feverish. Please offer treatment suggestions for curing the symptoms please.

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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine ...  Read More

I am having persistent dry cough since yesterday where I do suffer from it after waking up in the morning or after taking a nap or going to sleep at night.

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Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil. Betadine gargle add 1ml solution in hot to warm water gargle it before meals two times a day. Montek lc one at night. 5 days. Chericof sy 5 ml tw ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female dealing with persistent dandruff and dry scalp. I experience flaking and itching regularly. I have been using Bare Anatomy shampoo for over a year, but it hasn’t shown any improvement. I’m looking for a budget-friendly and effective shampoo or treatment that is safe for regular use. Kindly suggest

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Kindly consult for proper evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Hii dr. I am breast feeding mother and I have dry cough from 1 week please suggest me medicine and suitable for my baby because I heard that cough medicine will harm baby plz suggest me

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Don’t take anything without prescription and avoid taking antibiotics on your own. Try home remedies (turmeric/ honey/ ginger)and gargles, if it doesn’t get better, you can take cetrizine and Guaifene ...  Read More

Moms age :59 I was having medication for acidity , severe burping , ibs , dyspepsia , and severe flatulence . Over time the acidity and burping is to a much lesser extent but due to Gerd and severe acid reflux I started developing cough . I also have allergic cold with occasional nose blockage and chest congestion . With these two issues u have be

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

Hello, Am having dry cough from last 10-15 days with no other symptoms, Taking medicines for allergic and gas relief as prescribed, cough stopped but again having same issues only dry cough

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

I catch cough very frequently and it remains for as long as a month too I took Azithromycin 500 for 3 days. What can be done

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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. ...  Read More

My two month baby have persistent cough during coughing spells sometime she feel suffocate as if her breathe stop. What to do please reply. No other problems. Tried medicine too doc said chest is clear it's in throat only I tried azirhral, levolin, coscoril, atrax,. Now on omnicortil and montair.

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Greetings u can try giving nebulization.consult doctor ...  Read More

My mother has persistent dry coughing everyday since about a year, not continuous but frequently in a day at times. No phlegm or cold symptoms. 1)Her chest xray , PFT, echocardio are normal on routine check. 2) She is recently diagnosed with TSH of 10 and liver disease. She does have stomach issues and anemia. 3)About a year ago, we had a family m

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Could be allergic airway disease Rule out gastric reflux also ...  Read More

I underwent a C-section surgery six months ago and have been experiencing a persistent dry cough for the past seven days. The cough hasn’t subsided, and due to continuous coughing, my voice has become hoarse. Additionally, I am feeling pain at my surgery site, which seems to worsen with the coughing. Could you please advise on possible causes

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Having dry cough and pain in the thorat.. coughing from last night. Body temperature is normal .. but cough is too much feeling like vomting is coming but not..

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Try home remedies like ginger honey and warm saline gargles. If the cough persists, may also give syrup cetrizine (5mg/5ml) 5ml twice a day for 5 days ...  Read More

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