What Can I Do About Dry Cough That Is Not Getting Any Better?

Posted on Sun, 29 Oct 2023

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Sun, 29 Oct 2023 Answered on

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Question : My coughing is not healingI

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (14 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Cough is dry or something comes out?
Are you smoker?
Any other problem?

Thank you.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Diwashish Biswas (11 hours later)

Hello Doctor,
Cough is usually dry. Nothing comes out.
I do not smoke
When I cough, my chest pains.

Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (1 minute later)

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Hi,

Then you need to get chest X-ray done. Meanwhile, take antihistamines like Cetirizine.

I hope your query is clear now. Thank you.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T