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Suggest Medications For Dry Cough

I have dry cough since 10 days, doctor gave me azithromycin for 5 days but no effect, combination of bromhexeine dexmethorphan syrup did not yield any sputum and cough didnt stop. The doctor gave montelukast and levocetirizine tablets for 10 days, I have been taking it since last 6 days but cough didnt subside yet, cough is not continous sometimes I am getting it, but when i get its continous for 2-3 mins, it doesnt disrupt my sleep though, what should I do, how can this be cured?
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry cough which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. You may have lung infection or bronchitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. You should avoid intake of outside food. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. Consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. Mast cell stablizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Medications For Dry Cough

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry cough which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. You may have lung infection or bronchitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. You should avoid intake of outside food. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. Consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. Mast cell stablizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari