HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Reduce Cough As Antibiotics And Codeine Not Helping?

Hi. I had a endoscopy and dilation of the esophagus about 2 months ago. I have a nagging cough. Doctor gave me a antobiotics and codeine. Nothing helped, I still cough. I don't cough up mucus. Always clearing my throat. Should I go back to my doctors. Also I take Prilosec for aid reflux.
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
Throat irritation & sore throat is possible after endoscopy. It can last from few hours to few weeks.being due to irritation of throat followed by infection, usually antibiotics with analgesic anti inflammatory drugs& occasionally anti allergic pills with cough syrups are given to treat it .& few days of treatment suffices.Saline gargles do help.
If you have the symptoms continued ,you have to consult your doctor -
- he will check you up for possible tonsillitis,may take throat swab/sputum for culture & sensitivity test. This will suggest effective antibiotic.
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Codeine


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Reduce Cough As Antibiotics And Codeine Not Helping?

Hi, Throat irritation & sore throat is possible after endoscopy. It can last from few hours to few weeks.being due to irritation of throat followed by infection, usually antibiotics with analgesic anti inflammatory drugs& occasionally anti allergic pills with cough syrups are given to treat it .& few days of treatment suffices.Saline gargles do help. If you have the symptoms continued ,you have to consult your doctor - - he will check you up for possible tonsillitis,may take throat swab/sputum for culture & sensitivity test. This will suggest effective antibiotic.