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Recurring Dry Cough. Had Sinus Congestion, Cough Month Ago. Anything To Worry?

I went to Kerala, India for a month in July. During my stay I got a terrible cold (initial fever, sinus congestion for 2 weeks, and racking cough for about 2 weeks). I believe I contracted this illness from my infant niece on the airplane, not for being in India. I likely had a sinus infection as well, but did not seek antibiotics and it cleared up eventually.
However, I have been back home in the USA for a month and have a recurring dry cough that seems to be getting worse in the past few days. Perhaps this is just a new cold? Any possibilities that are more dangerous?
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Hello

Thanks for choosing H.C.M. for query.

I read your query regarding your persistent dry cough along with sinusitis. Here I would like to tell you that no doubt your sinus problem is the key point for off and on spreading infection to pharynx and giving you dry irritable cough.

You may do these investigations-

1- C.T. scan paranasal sinuses.

2- Culture and sensitivity of throat swab.

3- Blood- CBC, ESR, blood sugar ( F & PP ).

By the inferences of above investigations and thorough clinical examination one may reach to final diagnosis that may be accordingly plan for treatment.

Regards.
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Recurring Dry Cough. Had Sinus Congestion, Cough Month Ago. Anything To Worry?

Hello Thanks for choosing H.C.M. for query. I read your query regarding your persistent dry cough along with sinusitis. Here I would like to tell you that no doubt your sinus problem is the key point for off and on spreading infection to pharynx and giving you dry irritable cough. You may do these investigations- 1- C.T. scan paranasal sinuses. 2- Culture and sensitivity of throat swab. 3- Blood- CBC, ESR, blood sugar ( F & PP ). By the inferences of above investigations and thorough clinical examination one may reach to final diagnosis that may be accordingly plan for treatment. Regards.