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How Can I Treat Persistent And Severe Cough, Fever And Chills Despite Taking Antibiotics And Prednisone?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Oct 2023
Question: I had fever and chill last weekend,sore trouble ,now already 5 day I have strong cough.been to the doctor yesterday,gave me antibiotics and prednisone,but I still cough hard ,can't sleep at night. I had asthma and alergy from 5 years already.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take cough suppressant.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of acute exacerbation of asthma due to viral infection is more likely.
I have gone through the drugs you have mentioned.
These are appropriate drugs for asthma exacerbation.
For coughing, you should start antihistamine (cough suppressant).
Commonly used antihistamine is levocetrizine.
You should take levocetrizine 5mg twice daily.
Along with this also do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
Drink plenty of fluids orally.
It will take almost 5-7 days for recovery in viral infection.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How Can I Treat Persistent And Severe Cough, Fever And Chills Despite Taking Antibiotics And Prednisone?

Brief Answer: Take cough suppressant. Detailed Answer: Hi, I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of acute exacerbation of asthma due to viral infection is more likely. I have gone through the drugs you have mentioned. These are appropriate drugs for asthma exacerbation. For coughing, you should start antihistamine (cough suppressant). Commonly used antihistamine is levocetrizine. You should take levocetrizine 5mg twice daily. Along with this also do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day. Drink plenty of fluids orally. It will take almost 5-7 days for recovery in viral infection. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.