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How Can Chronic Cough Be Treated?

I am coughing to the point I have gotten sick 2 times. I started construction on my house 2 weeks ago, and I have been coughing ever sense. I was thinking it was just because of the drywall dust but I found out that my house had black mold under the carpet padding as well. What should I do about this cough
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic cough which seems to be due to constant exposure to allergens leading to upper respiratory tract infection leading to bronchitis.I would suggest you to avoid use of sharp and spicy food substances. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Your symptoms will resolve in 1 week. if symptoms keeps on persisting you should consult ENT specialist and take proper treatment. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 5 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. You should do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day. Start with course of antibiotics Azithromycin 250 mg and anti inflammatory medications.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Chronic Cough Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic cough which seems to be due to constant exposure to allergens leading to upper respiratory tract infection leading to bronchitis.I would suggest you to avoid use of sharp and spicy food substances. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Your symptoms will resolve in 1 week. if symptoms keeps on persisting you should consult ENT specialist and take proper treatment. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics at least for 5 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. You should do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day. Start with course of antibiotics Azithromycin 250 mg and anti inflammatory medications. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari