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I am having severe cough mostly dry and chest congestion for the last 5-6 days. I have taken cough syrups like honictus, and zedex with no effect. please suggest alternate medicines or antibiotic. Iam 45 years old male.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. All cough are not the same. There is no one medicine to suit all types of cough. We need to determine what kind of cough it is. Consult a pulmonologist ...  Read More

She is suffering severe cold, cough and chest congestion with headache too. She took certiride and amoxyrite tablets yesterday night but no use. Suggest me which medicines to use or any other remedy?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Cannot suggest any medicines without a detailed history and clinical examination. I don't know why you have done self medication. I would suggest you to ...  Read More

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Im diagnosed with eosinophilia post nasal drip.im using pulmoclear 100/600mg tablet,azithromycin 500mg,Norvent d syrup,duolin forte 200md inhaler,Hetrazan 100mg,mucaine gel syrup. I hv using all above tablets for past 3 days. I Dont see any improvement and continuously coughing day and night unable to sleep,unable eat . Please help me.

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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 for the same ...  Read More

My 4 year old have severe chest congestion and (mucus) cough...I am giving tulsi, honey kadha which helps alot..but how to remove mucus from chest or clear her lungs..

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Take proper knowledge about this first Chat online with us ...  Read More

Severe chest congestion, little difficulty breathing. Chest pain when breathing. Sour throat. No cough. Had cold which is gone after taking alerfix total (0-0-1) n sinerest (1-0-1)...

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seems to be due to-Chest Infections.Appropriate Antibiotics and Anti histamine, may be needed. ...  Read More

Have a lot of chest congestion with cough,no other problem is being faced. No fever or pain.

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Hello well it would have been better if you have mentioned the duration from which you have symptoms...I would suggest you to go for examination as you mention it to be there for a long time now and ...  Read More

Hi. I have severe chest congestion for the last two days. There is dry cough and pain. I consulted a doctor and he gave me an injection which made things better. Also gave me a cough med and amoxycilin. I can breathe better now. Just wanted to know, if it could be anything else? Should I get a proper lung checkup done?

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Hi, As you are improving you should continue to take medicines, even after treatment you are finding it difficult means you should go for further investigation. Wish you a speedy recovery. ...  Read More

My son is having chest congestion and cough. He has been given five days medication which started from Tuesday.....................,,,,,...........................

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Nebulise him with levolin ...  Read More

I am worried, I have been having severe pain in my upper chest and constant congestion for about a year now. Sometimes it's in control, sometimes it hurts a lot. I don't know what to do and i really want to get rid of this pain and congestion.

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

From last 2-3 days, i am suffering from cold and cough. Chest congestion. It pains when in the throat cough.

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You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat infection in this season. You may need to take antibiotics, cough syrups and steam inhalation for ...  Read More

I have been having Severe Cold & cough for the past 2 days. It is running nose. Pl suggest prescription

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I am getting continuous cough which is not reducing after reducing fever . I am expecting month who is in 5th month . Can someone please help on reducing the cough as I have cough from last one week

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Usually cough will take some time to decrease ...  Read More

Hi, Baby Boy - 2 years 2 months old Weight - 10.8 Kg Having a cold, runny nose for the last 2-3 days. Also have vomited 3 times in 2 days. I have visited the doctor today he has chest Congestion also. The doctor has suggested: Asthalin 2.5 ml 3 times Alex Junior 5 ml 3 times Ondem 2.5 ml 3 times Omnacortil 5 ml 3 times Levolin 0.31 4 times 6 hourly

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You don’t give any previous history of cough and cold with chest congestion - how frequently he had those symptoms- in acute attack- may need oral steroid- that should be started within 48 hrs to ge ...  Read More

Hello doc, I am suffering from very severe cough.I have used clarithromycin and cefixime antibiotics, but it is not going away.I tried natural methods also but of no use.I recently gone through viral fever .The temperature became normal but cough is not going away.It is disturbing my daily activities and I couldn't sleep and concentrate. Please sug

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

I am having severe chest pain in my left side as well centre of my chest. I have gastric problems also and these days I have also took many cold things. Please tell me anything to stop this pain . Please tell medicines for that

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At 23 years of age and as such no risk factors ,you can take some medication for acidity and aviod foods that worsen your pain for 2 weeks If pain persists, then you can consider baseline investiga ...  Read More

My son is 11 years old.When he is coughing badly there is lot of chest congestion.Lots of mucus is present in the chest.

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Greetings kindly use Ambrodil s syrup 5ml three times a day If possible consult a doctor ...  Read More

My son is having severe cough. He is continuously coughing and is also having cold. Gave him brozedex for cough and even given him nebulizer but no relief

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Is cough wet or dry ...  Read More

Hi, I am facing nose blockage and chest congestion due to cough. I have no other issue. I have a Cough problem from along time. Stream doesn't give me relax after taking steam I am facing more nose blockage. I need a nebulizer medicine.

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My daughter 5y,is suffering from nasal congestion, thick white mucus from nose and sometimes sneezing,for the past 10 days. *The frequency of nasal congestion has increased. Which is not responding to antihistamine syrups. *She is prone for frequent respiratory infections. Especially during seasonal change she gets coughing fits which later leads t

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don't worry, Ayurveda has great potential in treating any disease. ✔ nasal congestion is most common symptom nowadays due to poor lifestyle. ayurvedic medicine along with panchakarma like nasya, ...  Read More

My Wife is feeling pain in chest due to cold and cough. And during night time she is feeling congestion in chest. Kindly help. And also having swelling.

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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

My 8 year old son weight 35 kg is suffering from throat infection and chest congestion as diagnosed by doctor. Doctor has prescribed cefuroxime 250 mg tab 2 times, ascoril LS and dolo 500 mg along with gargle and steam. 3 days medicine completed still he is getting fever of more than 100°C. Kindly suggest what should be done, is the treatment

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Is nebulization with just saline water safe and effective for my 6 yr old daughter. She has nasal congestion. Thank you.

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Do connect and consult ...  Read More

My daughter suffering from heavy cough from 3 days none of the cough syrup's helped any one help me any suggestions please

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Send chest x-ray ...  Read More

I am writing to seek medical advice for my wife, who is experiencing the following symptoms: * Persistent cough * Chest pain associated with coughing * Throat discomfort/soreness

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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

My daughter is now 2 months 11 days old .she has Laryngomalacia. Last month she was admitted in NICU due to Bronchiolitis.. For the last two days again she is having grrrr grrr sound. One Doc said she has mucus in (very small amount)her chest..gave mucolite baby drops .. nasoclear.. nasivion.. Other doc advised us to give nebulization Levolin .31 B

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Continue Nebulization with 3% ns ...  Read More

8 months old baby is having severe nasal blockage and dry cough. Doctor has suggested macbery drops.. 3 times a day.. Can these drops be given in dry cough?

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Yes and for nasal blockage Use Drop Nasoclear 2drops both nostrils when required. ...  Read More

Can u massage with coconut oil if baby has chest congestion or couconut oil should be avoided...please advice

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Kindly visit your Pediatrician for the chest congestion. The oil massage can be withheld for a few days ...  Read More

My mother is having severe cough and sinus issues since 2 days. Till yesterday she was having mild cold and now it has graduated to chest congestion with thick phlegm. Can you suggest some medicine for the same.

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URTI home remedies: steam inhalation, saline nasal sprays, warm liquids (tea/broth), honey, salt water gargling, humidifier, and rest to alleviate congestion, cough, and sore throat. ...  Read More

I have constant cough in throat and congestion in nose and ear tube blockage because of it. Taken many antibiotic antihistamine medicine. Want to now go for ayurveda as it best suits my body with no side effect. It is seasonal allergy. Please suggest ayurvedic medicine specially syrup liquid form

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Take Nayyopayyam kashaya 20ml twice daily with warm water before food. Once in a week add 5ml of castor oil to the same only to the morning dose.On that day you may get 3to 4 stools .No need to worry. ...  Read More

I have been feeling throat congestion for the last 2 weeks and am also having a dry cough. I feel a heavy cough when I am sleeping. My body is also feverish but has no high temperature. I also feel tired all the time. I am currently consulting a physician but no relief is there. Please suggest which doctor i should visit further, ENT or Pulmonary?

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Pulmonologist ...  Read More

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