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Severe dry cough
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.
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U can continue the medication along with salt warm water gargling and steam therapy. Still no relief get a consultation for proper assessment.
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Switch over to augmentin 625mg one morning and one evening for 5 days.
Tab cetrizine 5mg one morning and one evening for 5 days.
Grilinctus dx cough syp 5m.l every 8hours for 5 days.
Tab dynapar one every 8hours for 3 days.
Get cbp with esr, x ray chest done and share results.
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The presentation could be suggestive of a chest infection in the setting of underlying obstructive airway disease. A detailed clinical history and further evaluation are necessary. Please consult for appropriate assessment and treatment.
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Your symptoms of severe persistent cough, throat pain, and chest discomfort after 6 days of illness most likely suggest a respiratory tract infection, commonly Acute Bronchitis or severe throat infection such as Acute Pharyngitis.
Even though you started Amoxicillin and Paracetamol, antibiotics may not significantly help if the infection is viral, which is the most common cause of cough illnesses. The continuous coughing can also cause throat irritation and chest wall pain, which is why the chest may hurt especially at night.
Next Steps
• Continue paracetamol for pain or fever if required.
• Consider adding a cough suppressant or cough syrup to control the persistent cough.
• Do warm saline gargles 3–4 times daily to reduce throat pain.
• Drink warm fluids and stay well hydrated.
• If cough remains severe or worsens, a doctor may recommend:
• Chest examination
• Possibly a chest X-ray
• Adjustment of medicines if bacterial infection is suspected.
Seek medical evaluation urgently if you develop:
• High fever again
• Shortness of breath
• Yellow/green or blood-stained sputum
• Severe chest pain while breathing
Health Tips
• Use steam inhalation 2–3 times daily to soothe the airway and reduce cough.
• Avoid cold drinks, dust exposure, and smoke until recovery.
• Sleep with slightly elevated pillows, which can help reduce nighttime coughing.
• Warm honey with ginger (if no allergy) may help temporarily soothe throat irritation.
If you’d like, you can book an online consultation so I can assess your cough in detail and guide you with the most effective treatment to control the cough and relieve your throat and chest pain quickly.
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You need to evaluate properly first. Steam inhalation and gargling may help a lot.consult gen.physician locally in your area for evaluation.
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Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times before meals.
Betadine gargle add 3ml solution in hot to warm water gargle it before meals two times.
Zerodol sp3 times a day after food for 3to5 days.
Azee500 one per day after food for 3to5.
Montek lc one at night.
Ab phyllinsr200 two times a day after food for 3to5 days girilinctus syr 5ml twice n 10ml at night.
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Please done chest X ray PA view for once .
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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 proper diagnosis and treatment!
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Dr. Sahla k k
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Kannur
Try one alex lozenges before bed and still coughing persists then it is better to consult for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed free discussion
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Reswas helps
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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