Hi, I Have A Cold Which Got To My Lungs

Posted on Tue, 4 Dec 2018

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Question : Hi, I have a cold which got to my lungs causing me to cough unproductively. I coughed so much I think I tore an abdominal muscle which is very painful. what do I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably a muscle strain due to cough, follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Muscular strain is very common while coughing.

I would recommend using anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day.

I would also recommend using an anti inflammatory cream such as Voltaren cream.

Heat compresses and stretching exercises can also be very helpful.

I would also suggest taking an over-the-counter medication that contain Dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant to help with the cough.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T