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Post cold or flu whitish phlegm
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I had developed cold/flu like symptoms from 15th May and the symptoms subsided in about two weeks. I had fever for four days and post that congestion and cough. The cough is still persistent especially when my throat gets dry or I go for a walk and come back. I still have a little phlegm that comes with the cough once or twice a day but is mostly off whitish in color. I have pain in the chest and back from coughing. I have full energy levels, no fever and my spo2 is 99%. Is there any remedy for this post viral cough?
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Seems post viral cough irritant jn nature. Continue antihistamines and salt water gargling if possible. Consult if you need further remedy.
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get a consult if you feel there's wheezing or any different sounds during breathing/coughing..need to tule out oad
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Consult a Ayurvedic physician for help
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Tablet montelukast plus levocetrizine bed time for 1 week should sort it out
If it persists consult a pulmonologist
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
These post viral coughs take 4- 6 weeks for resolution in some people. Use antihistamines, home remedies and consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Appears to be post viral. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment .
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Dr. Saurabh Ojha
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Lucknow
This is typical post viral, sequelae. Take steam inhalation three to four times a day,take an antiallergic medication and consult with Pulmonologist if no relief
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