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Have Dry Cough, Sneezing And Runny Nose. All Tests Done. What Should Be Done?

My father aged 73 yrs. is suffering from dry cough, sneezings and nose running symptoms for the last hree days. Yesterday, attending physicains prescribed Cavlam 625 (thrice a day), one bronch...syrup (twice a day) and two more Tablets.. Symptoms occur three to four times a day, more particularly during night (after midnight). Chest and nose x-rays are clear. Blood reports are also normal. If i have to take him to another physcian, should i take him to ENT specialist or Doctor of Medicines or in respiratory Deptt. will u guide me to take proper care of him at home and further line of treatment, if symptoms persist in coming days? Please advice.
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Hi,

Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.

Dry cough, runny nose, sneezing all are symptoms of allergic bronchitis with super-added infection.

Dry cough is due to constriction of bronchi , and mucus or watery discharge from nose is due to infection.

The doctor has prescribed good medicines but sometimes a bronchodilators must be there in such type of cases.

Further please avoid , if possible as mite ,dust, sprays, smokes, fumes, pollen.

At present good quality bronchodilator will provide relief to your father.

Good luck. Dr. HET.
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Have Dry Cough, Sneezing And Runny Nose. All Tests Done. What Should Be Done?

Hi, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Dry cough, runny nose, sneezing all are symptoms of allergic bronchitis with super-added infection. Dry cough is due to constriction of bronchi , and mucus or watery discharge from nose is due to infection. The doctor has prescribed good medicines but sometimes a bronchodilators must be there in such type of cases. Further please avoid , if possible as mite ,dust, sprays, smokes, fumes, pollen. At present good quality bronchodilator will provide relief to your father. Good luck. Dr. HET.