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Suggest Treatment For Worsening Chronic Cough While Dealing With Terrible Allergies
Question: Cough a lot, it has been getting worse over the years. Sometimes I cough so much that I almost choke and feel as if I am going to vomit. This can go on for 10 to 15 minutes sometimes. I do not smoke or consume alcohol and never have. I do have allergies that are pretty bad. I have wondered if something could be in my home, but this also happen other places. I have a snow cone machine and eat ice (no flavor) a lot. I seem to crave it but i have always been that way. I am not a diabetic. Thank You
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation is the mainstay of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are two possibilities to consider:
* Impaired mucociliary clearance in respiratory tract.
* Gastroesophageal reflux.
Taking steam inhalation can provide relief as it helps in diluting the thickened mucus. Water in form of vapor will reach deep inside and will help in dilute the thickened mucus.
Other than that, in order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (Omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.
Hopefully that should help.
Regards,
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha
General & Family Physician
Steam inhalation is the mainstay of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are two possibilities to consider:
* Impaired mucociliary clearance in respiratory tract.
* Gastroesophageal reflux.
Taking steam inhalation can provide relief as it helps in diluting the thickened mucus. Water in form of vapor will reach deep inside and will help in dilute the thickened mucus.
Other than that, in order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (Omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.
Hopefully that should help.
Regards,
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha
General & Family Physician
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