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My father was postive his xray and d dimer is normal now its been 21 days but he is coughing a little. Giving him alex sugar free for more than 3 weeks now. Should I continue and if yes for how many more days?
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Persistent dry cough should be delt with care.
Also need to monitor the spo2 levels
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if it is dry cough...it requires treatment
if the cough is persisting for more than 5 days....it requires treatment with inhalational steroids
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No need to continue syrup. Steam inhalation thrice daily will help him.
Also you can try spirometry exercises for him. Just buy a spirometer and ask him to do it twice daily. He will be fine, don't worry
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Dr. Anand Prakash Pandey
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8 yrs exp
Delhi
Stop the syrup as its already taken for 3 weeks and also its mild cough so take steam inhalation, cough will subsides itself.
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Consult your physician or consult with me on practo if symptom worsen
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