Suggest Treatment For Cold, Headache And Dry Cough

Posted on Sun, 21 Sep 2014

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Question : Hi,
This question is for my mother who's 47 years old and suffering from a chronic problem of dry cough. As a trend, whenever she intakes curd , the amount of dry cough increases and its quite vigorous in the night after sleeping

As such we have not got this checked so far, can you pls recommend a possible remedy.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
viral coryza.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
In my opinion, your mother might be having simple flu like symptoms, usually viral origin.
If I were your treating doctor, I would have prescribed antihistamines + mucolytics combination drugs twice daily for 3 to 5 days. Decongestant nasal drops + decongestant tablet twice daily for 3 to 5 days. Steam inhalation and hot saline gargle would help.
Light easily digestible food.
If symptoms persists, or worsen, then it's suggests secondary bacterial infection. She would need a course of penicillin antibiotics. I would suggest you to consult with the doctor and discuss my view with him. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.

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