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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough

I have had a persistent cough for over 4 weeks. I have a rattle in my chest, but have had 2 xrays and no sign of pneumonia. Now have a head cold or sinus infection with it. I am getting very little sleep at night due to endless coughing episodes. Allergic to penicillin and codeine.
Fri, 30 Aug 2019
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Hello,

I'm sorry to hear that you have had a cough for this long. While usually the cough from a normal upper respiratory infection goes away within 2-3 weeks, sometimes they do last longer, or it is also possible you have been infected with another virus.

Also, if you are having a sinus infection, sometimes the drainage can cause a persistent cough with it as well.

For the sinus infection, I would recommend using a nasal steroid spray, and you may need antibiotics (such as doxycycline) if it persists.

For the cough, I would recommend using an antihistamine decongestant combination, like Claritin D or Zyrtec D, and anything with dextromethorphan in it, such as Robitussin.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough

Hello, I m sorry to hear that you have had a cough for this long. While usually the cough from a normal upper respiratory infection goes away within 2-3 weeks, sometimes they do last longer, or it is also possible you have been infected with another virus. Also, if you are having a sinus infection, sometimes the drainage can cause a persistent cough with it as well. For the sinus infection, I would recommend using a nasal steroid spray, and you may need antibiotics (such as doxycycline) if it persists. For the cough, I would recommend using an antihistamine decongestant combination, like Claritin D or Zyrtec D, and anything with dextromethorphan in it, such as Robitussin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Aaron Branch, General & Family Physician