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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

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 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

What is the best remedy for dry acute painful cough since 2 days. No other cold symptoms . Best medicine?

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Grilinctus syrup 2 tsp 3 times for 3 days ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am having dry cough over a week. Had taken benedryl cough syrup and some home remedies like ginger and honey. But its not going, there is a lot of irritation due to continuous coughing. What can be the immediate solution ?

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If you had viral upper respiratory tract infection and treated for it then during recovery its common to have dry irritative cough for few days to weeks. Treatment is symptomatic and take steam inhala ...  Read More

Hi I'm having severe dry cough with pain. Cough increases during night times. What is the remedy for this?

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You could be having reflux Esophagopharyngitis or Chronic Sinusitis, which could be due to various causes and types. Drop into my clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar so that I could evaluate and exami ...  Read More

What is the best Home remedy for dry cough? Something that's manageable for a student. Have been diagnosed with bacterial infection & undergoing ayurvedic treatment for the same since 1 1/2 days. Top much dry cough. When I breathe in air, as air reaches bottom of throat, feel irritation & dry cough...

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Hi... Please consult directly to help u more. This needs a direct consulation. Thank u ...  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

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

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

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

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

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

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