Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014

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Tue, 16 Dec 2014 Answered on

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : HI, i have cough from 10 days continuously... Used some medicines and syrup from medical shop...

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I need further details.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
Cough can be due to many reasons and the treatment is totally based on the cause.
I would like to know a few more details to help you better:
1. Is the cough dry? Or associated with sputum / phelgem?If yes what is the colour?
2. Any fever associated?
3. Any weight loss?
4. Which medications you have taken?
5. Any breathing problems or wheezing?
Revert with these details for a better help.

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