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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Dry Cough

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Posted on Mon, 14 Aug 2017
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Question : Hi Doctor I have cold and dry cough from a couple of days. I also have a stuffed nose for which I am using a nasal spray Otrivin. I have tried cough syrup XXXXXXX for a day and for cold I have tried Nicip Plus. However I dont think its working much. I also have throat irritation probably due to cough. Could you please advice on medication that I can try?
Thanks in advance!
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Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Acute pharyngitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic,

From the description provided, you seem to be having symptoms pertaining to Acute pharyngitis.

I would suggest you to do the following:
- Steam inhalation 3-4 times daily.
- Continue with the cough syrup you are using presently.
- A short course of antibiotic will surely prove benefitial for you to overcome the symptoms soon enough. I would suggest you to take Tab. Azithromycin 500mg for three days. As this is a prescription drug, you need to get it prescribed by a local doctor.
- You may also consider using cough lozenges which will relieve any irritation and dryness.
- If you seem to have any throat itching or symptoms like nasal block, running nose, sneezing tc, you can take The. Sinarest twice daily for 3-5 days.

I hope this helps

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Dry Cough

Brief Answer: Acute pharyngitis Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query in HealthcareMagic, From the description provided, you seem to be having symptoms pertaining to Acute pharyngitis. I would suggest you to do the following: - Steam inhalation 3-4 times daily. - Continue with the cough syrup you are using presently. - A short course of antibiotic will surely prove benefitial for you to overcome the symptoms soon enough. I would suggest you to take Tab. Azithromycin 500mg for three days. As this is a prescription drug, you need to get it prescribed by a local doctor. - You may also consider using cough lozenges which will relieve any irritation and dryness. - If you seem to have any throat itching or symptoms like nasal block, running nose, sneezing tc, you can take The. Sinarest twice daily for 3-5 days. I hope this helps Regards.