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Suggest Remedy For Severe Cough And Earache

I have been on antibiotics 4 times in the last 2 months. Every time i stop them, within a few days i am sick again. The worst part is the deep hacking cough i cant get rid of. That comes back first. A few days later my ears hurt and my head gets stuffy.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of viral bronchitis with sinusitis is more likely.
Bronchitis causes deep hacking cough.
Sinusitis causes earache and head stuffiness.
So drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
Consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Cough And Earache

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of viral bronchitis with sinusitis is more likely. Bronchitis causes deep hacking cough. Sinusitis causes earache and head stuffiness. So drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day. Consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.