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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

I got a prescription to treat viral where I had to take zostum 0, Lorfast AM twice a day with zincovit. Out of the 5 day course I missed 2 nights. But my cough is persistent still. What do i do ? Doctor prescribed Ascoril D plus too, should that help with cough ?

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Your cough can linger a few days even after antibiotics start working, especially since you missed two doses during the course. ...  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

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

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

Hello doctor, I’ve had a persistent cough for about 3 months now. I’ve done a chest X-ray and sputum test, and both came back normal. My symptoms include: - Chest pain when I cough - White mucus - Throat pain (recent) - Strange ear discomfort (feels like scratching or pressure before coughing) The medications I was given (Cefadrox

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If you have recent throat pain with ear discomfort you may currently have throat infection . Amoxicillin tablet twice a day Betadine gargle thrice a day Painvoid twice a day Pan40 before food ...  Read More

I was having cough and cold after coming back from shillong it's cold out there I live in Kolkata since then cough started I took antibiotics but all went well but dry cough is not going at all it's been 2 weeks cold cough and dry count is still there no fever .

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Use cough syp DM. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 21-year-old male and I have been experiencing dryness and peeling of the skin over the scrotum and penile shaft for the past 7–8 months. The pattern is similar to how the skin on hands or feet becomes dry in winter — the skin dries out, starts peeling, new skin forms, and then becomes dry and peels again. There is:

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I have dry cough after fever for 15 days , light itchy in right side of neck causing coughing what syrup to take?

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This is most likely a post-viral dry cough. ...  Read More

Is joshina syrup good for dry cough ? I have been suffering from dry cough and mild wheezing from last 7 days. Kindly suggest what to do

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I am having persistent dry mouth since last 6 weeks. All my reports are normal like sugar, thyroid. I drink 2-3 litres of water everyday. I don't take any medications. I don't mouth breathe. I visited several ENTs and physicians and they didn't see any issues with the glands. Some physicians say it might be due to stress. I am unable to find root c

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Sip water constantly will help to hydrate and cure dryness in the mouth. Use alcoholic free mouth wash . Avoid excess salty ,spicy food items and caffeine. ...  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

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