What Causes Persistent Cough?

Posted on Wed, 5 Oct 2016

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Wed, 5 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi, My daughter is suffering from persistent cough. She is coughing since morning.
I am giving her allegera & Brozeet but it seems it is a dry cough. Do you think it will be better to change the medication to Maxtra or relent along with some antibiotic ( Taxim-o or Azithormycin). please advise.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Better to change the medication

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern; and it suggests that most probably your daughter may be suffering from the acute pharyngitis.

In this condition, I would like to suggest that you may change the medication to Maxtra along with some antibiotic most preferably Azithromycin.

I would also suggest that better to avoid cold drinks, cold water and ice cream if she has.

Please consult the ENT specialist for better diagnosis and for prescription.

Regards
Dr Hariom Sharma MS, XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng