Suggest Treatment For Constant Cough

Posted on Sat, 14 May 2016

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Question : Spent four days now coughing and no results apparent. Using Benedryl Chesty Cough and Kalixocin antibiotic for 3 days. Also using eucalyptus soothers. Local doctor unavailable, what else should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Supportive care

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Just a cough for 3 days with no fever history or phlegm or shortness of breath is not worrisome. However age of 94 should be considered for respiratory tract infections like bronchitis etc. Compliance of antibiotics should be there as three days of use is not enough. Home remedies, warm comforting beverages, throat lozenges, salt water gargles etc will help. Get some work up like chest radiographs and blood work done if the issue persists.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar