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Hi Which tablet is good for dry cough treatment. Augmentin 625 or Levoflox tablet. And for how many days.

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None of them Dry cough doesn't need antibiotic ...  Read More

Sister is suffering with dry cough past 2days and using benadryl dry cough syrup but there is no musch result

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She seems to be suffering from post viral cough which is common type of dry cough syndrome after an attack of viral upper respiratory tract infection. Usually it will resolve on its own within few day ...  Read More

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Doctor please suggest the best medicine to cure dry cough... It's more at night times Doctor please suggest the best medicine to cure dry cough... It's more at night times

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Inhalation of steam 3 times a day, Cofdex cough syrup 2 tbsp 3 times a day for 2 days. Consult privately for further management ...  Read More

My son is suffering with dry cough. Kindly Advise the syrup and dosage to use. Is citrizine syrup alone is sufficient?

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Greetings, kindly attach the weight of the child for the dosage.. if required kindly book a consultation so that I can guide you through treatment ...  Read More

My mother having dry cough since last 3months, and she also has medical history of cancer. Kindly please help me to find specialize doctor for my mother. Kindly please make it fast, that would be very greatful.

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Go to her oncologist who is treating her ...  Read More

Dry cough last three days headache in today morning no refile with home treatment

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It seems like mild upper resp infection ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I have MDR TB and is taking prescribed treatment from a govt TB center for past 8 months of a 18 months regimen . However for last 1.5 months, i have developed a persistent dry cough again . I want to understand whether this is normal occurrence during long term MDR - TB TREATMENT or is it could be concerning? Also , i would like to

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Need to compare with previous reports and rule out any progression or super added infection ...  Read More

Dear sir .my son 4years old 3days in continus dry cough Which treatment that problem................

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Please consult your pediatrician. This platform is not an excuse for not consulting your pediatrician. Medicine can be given after examining the child. It's always better. ...  Read More

I have dry cough. It's very painful please advise me some treatment. It's more during evening time please help.

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You may be suffering from GERD or some viral infection. Consult with your ENT SURGEON. Start antacids and take voice rest ...  Read More

Any good cough syrups for dry cough?............................................................................

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Consult nearby doctor ...  Read More

Respected Doctor I am suffering from fever since 14 October , earlier used to happen in evening, then after taking paracetamol, sweating and fever goes away but last 3-4 days frequency has increased. Attaching my blood test reports , dengue malaria and typhoid tests came negative. One anomaly in urine examination is in pus cells 2-3 wbc/hpf . Docto

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Your malaria, dengue and typhoid tests being negative doesn't rule out an infection, especially since your ESR is quite high and your haemoglobin is a little low, both signs your body is fighting some ...  Read More

Everytime i lay down, or speak loudly and eat something dry I start coughing. I have a continuous feeling of something strucknin my throat. If vomiting starts I can't keep anything down. Have to go to hospital everything I start vomiting.not able sleep or eat properly. Endoscopy showed mild achlasia but manometry test was normal.i have had these fo

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Hi Greetings. You have symptoms of Laryngopharyngeal reflux issue. This might cause of a feeling of something stuck in the throat, cough and irritation. ...  Read More

My wife has been suffering from dry cough with frequent throat itching problem. At night problem increases, but all through the day. Kindly prescribe medicine

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A dry cough with throat itching that worsens at night is often linked to allergies or post nasal drip, especially without fever. ...  Read More

Cough since 2 months. Have taken Azithromycin tablets. It had reduced. But then again relapse. Am taking Grinlinctus syrup also

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Your cough coming back again after two months and a course of antibiotics needs a proper look, not just another round of syrup at home. ...  Read More

I am having sore throat and dry cough. I am breastfeeding mother Pls suggest breastfeeding safe cough syrup and medicine Thankyou

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You can usually manage a dry cough and sore throat while breastfeeding safely, but not every cough syrup is fine to take while you're nursing. ...  Read More

Madam/Sir, My child has been suffering from fever for the last 4 days. Today is his 5th day of fever. The first 2 days the fever lasted between 101-103. On the 3rd fever drowned below 100 but leg pain (Unable to walk) and dry cough started. He was active and eating properly but did not walk due to leg pain. On the 4th day again the fever came 101.

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High grade Fever of 5 days a/w calf pain could be viral myositis. Your child need rest, hydration and throat swab test to check for which type of viral illness it is. Need medication attention and blo ...  Read More

My son is having a dry cough due to which his sleep is getting disturbed.please suggest a medicine or home made remedy

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Greetings To soothe the airway, three common home remedies include giving a teaspoon of honey before bedtime (only if the child is over 1 year old), maintaining optimal humidity with a cool-mist vapo ...  Read More

Suffering from dry cough for the past 10 months, on homeo medicines from competent homeo doctor, yet no relief. Prefer homeo treatment only. Further, not able to eat even slightly spicy food since then. Request homeo advice. Am a cardiac patient with 3 stents.

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A dry cough lasting 10 months at age 73 needs proper evaluation; homeopathy alone is not enough. Causes can include asthma/COPD, reflux, medication effects, infection or other lung disease. Please arr ...  Read More

Dry too coughing at mainly at night 80yrs old Montina L once daily for 5 days Azithral 500 for 2 days Grillinctus DX for 3 days Taking Give advice

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kindly connect ...  Read More

My father is 73 years old and generally active. He had fever for 3 days last week. Now he is complaining of a bitter taste in the mouth and has developed a dry cough since yesterday. He has taken Paracetamol and dry cough syrup. Please advise on further evaluation and treatment.

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

Hi doctors my baby had high fever on 17& 18 August doctor gave some syrups and it subsided within 1 day Now since last night she has having severe dry cough When asked doctor he has prescribed Levocetrzine but i think it doesn't work for cough So can u pls suggest some good syrup for dry cough for 15 month old weight 8.9 kg

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No need any dry cough syrup 15month old kid ...  Read More

Suffering from dry cough with no mucus. Comes and goes every year. No fever. Chest pain is there. Have taken montas and some antibiotics but still the dry cough has not gone away. It has been 1 month

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Could be allergic bronchitis ...  Read More

I am a breastfeeding mother for 3 months baby and I am having a cold and cough. Is it ok to take paracetamol and Cetirizine during breastfeeding???

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Yes,you can take it. Its safe. ...  Read More

Dry cough 8 month old ... Chest xray normal True naat normal Then i take clavam 625 and levocit 5mg for 10 days .. Then ENT doctor gives me Montair 10 mg OD×10 days Ebastine 20mg OD× 10days Then Little ticking on my throat Foracort 200 breath synchronise twice for 15 days With steam inhale.. Then cough gone.. then after some daying t

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Is anyone in family blood relatives have asthma Continue Inhalers ,Consult Pulmonologist nearby and do PFT X rays CBC Total Ig E ,FENO ...  Read More

I am having cough and feeling nausea My throat is feeling dry i am also feeling cold And also feeling weakness like

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

Swelling in legs during morning time while walking and sitting legs down. and and frequent dry cough with little yellow mucus.

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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case ...  Read More

My dad had CABG * 3 some 20-25 days back and now he has severe dry cough that gets aggravated when he lies down ...is it common and what should be done ? I have attached the list of medicines he is taking..earlier he was put on grillinctus BM but now the cough has become dry

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It could be pulmonary Edema: If the heart is not pumping efficiently after surgery, fluid can back up into the lungs. Coughing that worsens when lying flat is a classic sign of fluid in the lungs (ort ...  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

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

Hello Doctors, Experiencing severe dry cough for last 1.5 months. Daily 7-8 times and each time I am coughing 4-5 times. Tried homeopathy and allopathy medicines - cough reduced but still there. No history of asthma / cough problem in myself or family. Got CRP Quantitative, EPR and CBC along with Chest X-ray done - all were normal, no blood infect

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Do you smoke? Get an ecg, serum creatinine and stop smoking if you do take steam inhalation and antihistaminic medicine and hot formentation if cardiac and renal pathology. ...  Read More

My father has extreme gas at one point during the day, discomfort in chest, dry cough and sore throat which is not going away with any kind of home remedy. What could be the reason?

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Gastritis/gerd issue.he needs proper evaluation and take ppi drug before food to control it.try yogurt and avoid too spicy and caffeinated items.symptoms will be improves in 5 to 10 days. ...  Read More

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