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What Causes Persistent Bouts Of Cough Post An Antibiotic Treatment?

After being treated with erythromycin for 7 days and now nearly a week after the last tablet, the cough has changed to bouts of continuous cough till out of breath and then cough a few more times, resulting in lethargy. Is that any cause for concern or that the 100day cough has to taper and end, albeit not soon enough?
posted on Sun, 10 Jul 2016
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Hello,


Sometimes after viral or bacterial infection airways are irritated and make you cough.

Other reasons are: Air you are breathing is dry, overused nasal decongestants, not drinking enough fluids or you have another undiagnosed disease like GERD asthma etc.

If your cough persist for 4 weeks or you are having other symptoms like difficulty breathing temperature take an appointment with your doctor.

Usually, coughs go away naturally after 2 weeks you have stopped antibiotics.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Persistent Bouts Of Cough Post An Antibiotic Treatment?

Hello, Sometimes after viral or bacterial infection airways are irritated and make you cough. Other reasons are: Air you are breathing is dry, overused nasal decongestants, not drinking enough fluids or you have another undiagnosed disease like GERD asthma etc. If your cough persist for 4 weeks or you are having other symptoms like difficulty breathing temperature take an appointment with your doctor. Usually, coughs go away naturally after 2 weeks you have stopped antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician