1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Severe cough and chest congestion

Severe cough and chest congestion

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.

636 Views v

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?

234 Views v

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

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image doctor profile image +133
Consult with a doctor
Online now

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.

174 Views v

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..

352 Views v

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)...

226 Views v

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.

176 Views v

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?

110 Views v

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.....................,,,,,...........................

215 Views v

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.

130 Views v

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.

160 Views v

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 severe cough with sputum and throat irritation at night for 3 days.Please give medicine and the colour of the sputum is green.

33 Views v

Green sputum with a cough lasting three days and night-time throat irritation usually points to a bacterial chest or throat infection on top of a viral cold, not a simple cough anymore. At this stage ...  Read More

I have cough from 15 20 days first it was dry then came up mucus and nose nose congestion and was was coming in sinus also now mucus got less. but cough still happens some times my cbc was normal only esonophill raised 7.6

35 Views v

need further evaluation to compare allergic vs infective ...  Read More

Facing breathing difficulties due to nasal congestion. Can I take ELRIZ-D and Combinase FT nasal spray together?

41 Views v

Yes you can take. Shake the spray bottle well before sue each time Take 1puff twice daily Tablet can be continued as evening dose But do consult your doctor if you haven’t done your check up to k ...  Read More

I had fever, severe cough and phlegm vomiting ( clear ) . After going to GH they gave potassium clavulanate tablet , paracetamol and Omeprazole capsules. I don't have fever but having vomitting with phlegm again and severe cough with phlegm ( clear ) . What is the issue ? I have taken blood tests and it's all clear and normal.

58 Views v

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

Bouts of severe cough and difficulty in breathing during that time. Ghabrahat during that time. Unable to sleep because of cough. No fever.

48 Views v

kindly connect..need to discuss in detail ...  Read More

Coughing hard, unable to sleep. Recently shifted, there was a lot of dust and i smoke and drank a lot of cold water too. Initially there was chest congestion, thick sticky mucus in chest and dry cough. Now, few days later suddenly tonight i have severe cough. Earlier it wasnt so severe. Im coughing to so much dry itchy that i cant sleep.

51 Views v

Mostly allergic sinusitis, consult ENT surgeon ...  Read More

It started with sneezing and constant runny nose three days back. I took Montek LC tablets for 3 days. But now I have nasal congestion and chest congestion with cough. While coughing, mild chest pain and burning sensation. Not much mucus coming out. Also, I have average fever with body ache. Please advice medicine and cough syrup.

78 Views v

Take antibiotics.Consult for detailed history and management. ...  Read More

Can i give hicope drops to my 3 month old baby for congestion and cough along with saline drop? My pediatrician advise me to give 5 drop 2 time for 3 days for nasal congestion.. is it safe for 3 month old... ?? please suggest

239 Views v

Greetings Hicope drops, containing hydroxyzine hydrochloride, are generally not recommended for infants under one year old due to safety concerns and risks like excessive sedation. ...  Read More

I am going through a chest congestion which is mainly because of cough there but it's not seasonal cough which can be easily out because it's old unhealed cough and when I start coughing sometimes it's vibrate my chest like dry cough and mostly feel cough in throat. After all test and check ups doctors said it's allergic cough and my ige level was

...

63 Views v

Pls follow up with Pulmonologist, for proper understanding and treatment. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from severe cough for the last 4 years. Doctors told me it may be an allergy cough. Sometimes the coughing becomes so intense that I even lose control of my bladder while sitting. I want to know if there is any allergy test that can help identify what exactly I am allergic to and how it can be treated.

72 Views v

You will have to elaborate more on your symptoms of skin allergies , hives , nasal discharge , sneezing Also seasonal changes and level of exposure to pollution has to be evaluated. Allergy cough cou ...  Read More

Started 6 days back with cough and temperature. I have started taking amoxicillin and paracetamol for 3days. Fever is not there so much. But cough is nonstop and very severe. Throat pain is too much and chest is also hurting now, even throughout night.

88 Views v

Cough with chest pain for 6 days needs proper attention could be a chest infection that needs review. Avoid self-medicating further and take warm fluids for relief. Please consult me on Practo for pro ...  Read More

My 2.3 years daughter is coughing a lot at night no fever no wheezing sound She is on levolin and budecot inhaler in 6 hours gap. What else i can do to relief her from coughing at night

112 Views v

Greetings kindly hydrate the child well, give antihistamine ...  Read More

Congested chest leading to difficulty in breathing since Saturday night. Have taken steam 2 times yesterday.

74 Views v

Oxygen levels Smoking history Medication history Steam will not help sir Smoking history Wheeze yes or no Nasal complaints ...  Read More

My son is having congestion due to cough. Since he is small he is isn't able to spit the cough out. This is prevalent from more than a week. Kindly let me know the remedy to get him relieved from this congestion.

41 Views v

You can use nebulizer I understand your issue but No one can prescribe medicine without proper history in case of children so you can directly contact me on Practo ...  Read More

I am in my 33 week pregnancy I have cold cough and nasal congestion due to climate change and cold food items that I have been eating. I have visited my gynaec she prescribed nasivion nasal drops But my concern is I have been using this for more than 20 days now. Is it ok if I use further?

125 Views v

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

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

77 Views v

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

63 Views v

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

...

227 Views v

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

...

238 Views v

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

79 Views v

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

Related Topics:

Cough with wheezing and chest congestion Heating pad for chest congestion Chest congestion in newborn babies
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Get unlimited online consultations
Internet is not a doctor

Internet is not a doctor

Consult with real doctors online

  • Private consultation
  • 5-min response
  • Free follow-ups

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Recently Asked Questions

Cough and chest congestion

 103 Views
I have been having cough since last 4 days , unable to spit out phlegm. Chest congestion continues. Tried ... Read More

Severe fatigue, chest congestion

 69 Views
I have chest congestion since one month , taking montair lc daily at night but no releif. Now since one w ... Read More

Cough and chest congestion

 249 Views
My 3 year old daughter has had a cough since 2 weeks and has a chest congestion also please suggest can I ... Read More

Cough and Chest Congestion

 159 Views
Hello, I am suffering from cough and Chest Congestion and nose block. No throat pain. Taking steam twice ... Read More

Cold, Cough, Chest Congestion

 232 Views
My son is 05 months old and is having cold, coughing, chest congestion and whizzing, pls adv some drops. ... Read More