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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Congestion

A friend - female, age 65, has had a persistent cough & congestion for approx. 3 wks. Daughter in-law & granddaughter had the same for about a week. My friend has developed a rash on her arms which is exactly what happened to her relatives while they were staying with her. Any ideas?
Thu, 8 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cough and congestion which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection and it could be coinfection of bacteria and virus.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay. Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test and get an x ray of the chest and may prescribe antibiotics for at least 1 week along with decongestants and mucolytic agents . Rashes are common in recovery stage of viral infection. For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very good 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. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cough and congestion which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection and it could be coinfection of bacteria and virus. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay. Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test and get an x ray of the chest and may prescribe antibiotics for at least 1 week along with decongestants and mucolytic agents . Rashes are common in recovery stage of viral infection. For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very good for you. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari