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Suggest Remedies For Productive Cough,headache And Back Pain
Age 65, F, 5'7", epilepsy
My doctor has told me I have an upper respiratory virus and to take Claritin, rest, and drink two quarts of water a day. I've been doing that but this is day 12. I'm absolutely miserable with dry cough that has turned productive, headache and neck ache in the back when I cough (and following). No fever. Short of breath
My doctor has told me I have an upper respiratory virus and to take Claritin, rest, and drink two quarts of water a day. I've been doing that but this is day 12. I'm absolutely miserable with dry cough that has turned productive, headache and neck ache in the back when I cough (and following). No fever. Short of breath
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Hello dear,
Thank you for your question.
In my opinion the conversion from dry to productive cough might be a sign of a secondary bacterial infection, that not necessarily is manifested with fever. If this is the case a consult with your doctor is in order.
It is known that older antihistamines like: brompheniramine and chlorpheniramine decrease secretions and widen airways. Newer non-sedating antihistamines, like loratadine (Claritin) aren't effective as cough suppressants.
I hope this helped.
Best wishes,
Dr. Alma
Thank you for your question.
In my opinion the conversion from dry to productive cough might be a sign of a secondary bacterial infection, that not necessarily is manifested with fever. If this is the case a consult with your doctor is in order.
It is known that older antihistamines like: brompheniramine and chlorpheniramine decrease secretions and widen airways. Newer non-sedating antihistamines, like loratadine (Claritin) aren't effective as cough suppressants.
I hope this helped.
Best wishes,
Dr. Alma
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