Suggest Treatment For Constant Cough And Throat Pain

Posted on Fri, 1 Aug 2014

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Question : Hello Dr.
I have been coughing for the past 3 days constantly with a lot of pain in the throat. A lot fo yellow cough is being generated and I am in pain of throat. Everytime I cough, I feel someone is scratching the inner walls of my throat. Please suggest medication and way to get relief quickly.

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Answered by Dr. Deepashree (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upper respiratory tract infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
In my opinion, you might be having upper respiratory tract infection.
If I were your treating doctor, I would have prescribed penicillin antibiotics + anti inflammatory medicines for 5 to 7 days+antihistamines andmucolytics combination drugs twice a day for 5 days. You can get these medication with your local doctor prescription.
Do Betadine gargling twice daily. Avoid oily and cold items.
Steam inhalation regularly.
All these are prescription medicines, so I would advise you to consult with the doctor and get treated.
Hope my answers have helped you
pleased to help you further. Thanks.

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