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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough Post Recovery From Flu
Hi doctor I had a severe flu. Doctor told me flu took part in my chest . I took antibiotics and coughing syrup.now I have been coughing for 16 days and I can t even laugh because my breath goes away and I can t even go to gym. How long cough can last
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Hi welcome to health care magic...
Here you are having bronchitis infection of lung...
For detail work up chest x ray can be done to exclude any consolidation if present....
As cough since many days sputum cytology examination is advisable or throat swab taken to rule out influenza infection...
For influenza if further treatment needed than oseltamivir can be given....
Drink more water
Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily....
Ginger juice with honey one tap also useful..
Steam inhalation done two times a day
Take care
Pulmonologist consultation advisable for examination
Here you are having bronchitis infection of lung...
For detail work up chest x ray can be done to exclude any consolidation if present....
As cough since many days sputum cytology examination is advisable or throat swab taken to rule out influenza infection...
For influenza if further treatment needed than oseltamivir can be given....
Drink more water
Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily....
Ginger juice with honey one tap also useful..
Steam inhalation done two times a day
Take care
Pulmonologist consultation advisable for examination
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