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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Coughing Fits Which Lead To Pricking Pain In The Shoulders, Chest And Arms

I keep getting a nasty cough, feels like a dry spot but last night i was coughing so hard all of a sudden when i coughed i got this very painful prickly feeling in shoulders, chest and down arms..It hurt so sad and happened every time i coughed..Someone told me it might be a pinched nerve in my neck from coughing..What do u think?n
posted on Sat, 4 Mar 2017
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Symptoms narrated are the systemic manifestation of underlying lung
pathology only .
* Recommendations are
- avoid exacerbating factors as dusty atmosphere / pollens , if required use
face mask
- avoid exposure to excess cold
- prefer semi reclining position when ever possible to support lungs
- avoid exposure to cooler air , air conditioner till possible
- avoid smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances if used
- chilled materials , ice creams , cold drinks, beverages, oily , spicy ,
non vegetarian stuffs should be avoided by en large
- garlges with salted lukewarm water & added peppermint oil
- maintain oral hygiene
- balance nutritious diet to combat external pathogens
- need of systemic molecules in form of antibiotics , decongestants, broncho
dilators is to be evaluated by physical examination of the patient with
necessary Lab tests & X-ray chest / pulmonary function test
Hope this helps you.
Welcome for any further assistance.
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist
Wishing you a happy healthy life ahead .
Regards dear take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Coughing Fits Which Lead To Pricking Pain In The Shoulders, Chest And Arms

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly . * Symptoms narrated are the systemic manifestation of underlying lung pathology only . * Recommendations are - avoid exacerbating factors as dusty atmosphere / pollens , if required use face mask - avoid exposure to excess cold - prefer semi reclining position when ever possible to support lungs - avoid exposure to cooler air , air conditioner till possible - avoid smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances if used - chilled materials , ice creams , cold drinks, beverages, oily , spicy , non vegetarian stuffs should be avoided by en large - garlges with salted lukewarm water & added peppermint oil - maintain oral hygiene - balance nutritious diet to combat external pathogens - need of systemic molecules in form of antibiotics , decongestants, broncho dilators is to be evaluated by physical examination of the patient with necessary Lab tests & X-ray chest / pulmonary function test Hope this helps you. Welcome for any further assistance. Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist Wishing you a happy healthy life ahead . Regards dear take care.