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What Causes Dry Cough Followed By Wheezing?
I have had a dry cough for about 3 weeks. It has now turned into a full blown persistent cough with weezy sounds. It is worse when I am lying on my back. I occasionally bring up flew which is not dark or too thick as if I had an infection. I do not have a temperature or feel as though I am sick.
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Mon, 4 Jul 2016
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Hi,
It is possible that the cough is related to post nasal drip of mucus, this is one of the most common reasons for a persistent cough. The other reasons are: GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), asthma, non asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. Post nasal drip can be treated with topical steroid nasal sprays. Combination antihistamine/decongestants can also sometimes be used as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
It is possible that the cough is related to post nasal drip of mucus, this is one of the most common reasons for a persistent cough. The other reasons are: GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), asthma, non asthmatic eosinophilic bronchitis. Post nasal drip can be treated with topical steroid nasal sprays. Combination antihistamine/decongestants can also sometimes be used as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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