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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough
Hi, I've had a persistant cough for a month now. It started with a fever for a couple of days, that went away. I thought its viral and will get better, but the cough has lessened but not gone away. I feel a little tightness in my chest, I c
ough a little at night. Do you think I need an antibiotic ?
ough a little at night. Do you think I need an antibiotic ?
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Dry cough following an attack of flu is common and sometimes can trouble you for couple of months. It is wise to consult a physician to rule out chest infection. Occassionally, following an attack of flu there can be vagal neuritis which can cause Acid reflux (GERD) from the stomach into the throat, thus, irritating the throat and inducing cough.
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Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum
Dry cough following an attack of flu is common and sometimes can trouble you for couple of months. It is wise to consult a physician to rule out chest infection. Occassionally, following an attack of flu there can be vagal neuritis which can cause Acid reflux (GERD) from the stomach into the throat, thus, irritating the throat and inducing cough.
Wish you good health
Regards
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