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How Can Dry Cough Be Treated?

Dear sir, My mom has been siffering from dry cough which increases while sleeping for past 6 months. The recent mdeication for bronchitis has also proved ineffective. Pls suggest, if this can be a case for some throat infection and how to get it detected.
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Cough could be due to allergic bronchitis, acid reflux, throat infection. I would suggest to consult ENT surgeon and undergo throat examination, routine blood tests, throat swab test to confirm cause. Following treatment will help you:

Take Cough syrup containing Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan (Q tussin CF): 10 ml three times a day. Tablet Pantoprazole, before meal for 2 week.

- Tablet Cetrizine at bed time
- Drink plenty of lukewarm water
- Steam inhalation 3-4 times a day
- Strepsil throat lozenges (neem and honey flavor): take every 3 hourly
- Avoid cold beverages, exposure to pollutants, spicy/oily foods

Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed.

Best regards,
Dr. Sagar
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How Can Dry Cough Be Treated?

Hi, Cough could be due to allergic bronchitis, acid reflux, throat infection. I would suggest to consult ENT surgeon and undergo throat examination, routine blood tests, throat swab test to confirm cause. Following treatment will help you: Take Cough syrup containing Guaifenesin and Dextromethorphan (Q tussin CF): 10 ml three times a day. Tablet Pantoprazole, before meal for 2 week. - Tablet Cetrizine at bed time - Drink plenty of lukewarm water - Steam inhalation 3-4 times a day - Strepsil throat lozenges (neem and honey flavor): take every 3 hourly - Avoid cold beverages, exposure to pollutants, spicy/oily foods Hope this may help you. Contact further if follow up needed. Best regards, Dr. Sagar