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How Can post Nasal Drip And Cough be Treated?

My post nasal drip feels like a running faucet. Severe coughing and spitting up mucus. My Dr. put me on an antibiotic when the mucus turned yellow. I m on two sprays a day, twice in each nostril. Today is my 5th day on antibiotics---mucus is clearer but the cough has not changed. Tonight I tried Nyquil just before bed. 2 1/2 hours later I woke up having a coughing spell to clear my throat. What is the best treatment to allow me to sleep? Obviously Nyquil is not.
Thu, 8 Dec 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
The symptoms what you are describing appears that you are having respiratory tract infection.
Kindly do the following to overcome them.
1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day.
2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage.
3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambroxol/Bromhexine, Guaifenesin and Chlorpheniramine maleate as ingredients.
4. Kindly complete the course of antibiotics you are currently on.
5. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary.
Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream.
Your symptoms should get better soon by adopting to above measures.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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How Can post Nasal Drip And Cough be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. The symptoms what you are describing appears that you are having respiratory tract infection. Kindly do the following to overcome them. 1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day. 2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage. 3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambroxol/Bromhexine, Guaifenesin and Chlorpheniramine maleate as ingredients. 4. Kindly complete the course of antibiotics you are currently on. 5. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary. Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream. Your symptoms should get better soon by adopting to above measures. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.