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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Congestion

Had a cough for 2 months. First 2 weeks I felt awful, coughing, sneezing, nose running, exhausted. Now the cough won t go away. Occasionally I ll hack up clear or green stuff. And there s the occasional rumbling/crackling feeling when i cough or when i breathe. Sometimes feels like i cant breathe or am drowning for a split second
posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. The symptoms you mentioned in query are pointing towards severe upper respiratory . The infection is probably a strep throat which due to lack of treatment has spread to ear through eustachian tube and deep in to respiratory track and causing respiratory problem . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and Immunoglobulin G levels checked for further treatment. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Mast cell stablizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Congestion

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. The symptoms you mentioned in query are pointing towards severe upper respiratory . The infection is probably a strep throat which due to lack of treatment has spread to ear through eustachian tube and deep in to respiratory track and causing respiratory problem . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and Immunoglobulin G levels checked for further treatment. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents . For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Mast cell stablizers such as sodium cromoglycate is effective to prevent infection. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari