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Suggest Teeatment For Chronic Cough That Is Triggered By Mucus In The Throat

I have had a chronic cough for 16 months that followed a severe bronchitis. The cough is triggered by mucus in the throat, sometimes draining from the sinuses, and when I start to talk (probably due to a lump of mucus in the throat). Sometimes I get hoarse too.
Fri, 24 Jun 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic cough that is triggered by mucus in the throat which is due to chronic lung infection or bronchitis which can cause chronic cough. The symptoms can also occur due to post nasal drip , allergic reaction or acid reflux. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined.

You should go for pulmonary function tests as well to check exact level of infection. You need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. You should get x-ray chest done as well. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for sore throat or sinusitis .You should take cough expectorants as well. You should use mist humidifiers in room.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Teeatment For Chronic Cough That Is Triggered By Mucus In The Throat

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic cough that is triggered by mucus in the throat which is due to chronic lung infection or bronchitis which can cause chronic cough. The symptoms can also occur due to post nasal drip , allergic reaction or acid reflux. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should go for pulmonary function tests as well to check exact level of infection. You need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. You should get x-ray chest done as well. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist for sore throat or sinusitis .You should take cough expectorants as well. You should use mist humidifiers in room. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari