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What Is The Treatment For Cold,cough And Pain In The Chest?

I got sick in december with just the common cold. It's been four months and I still have a cough that is worse at nights. It is mostly a dry cough but can sometimes be a wet cough. Sometimes it disappears for a couple days but always seems to come back. Also I sometimes get a sharp pain in the left side of my chest. The pain usually only lasts for a couple minutes at most ten. None of this truly worries me I would just like it to go away.
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
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Respected user , hi
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This is due to underlying lung infection .
* As it is for 4 - 5 months duration , I would recommend to consult once at
least your doctor for physical examination and get proper treatment in
form of antibiotics , decongestants , bronchodilators , analgesics , cough
syrup for better recovery .

* Suggestions till then
- Plenty of liquids with balanced nutritious diet to combat infection
- Maintain room temperature
- Inhalation with vapors of boiled water preferably added tincture benzoin
and head covered with towel for 2 times a day
- Gargles with salted lukewarm water and added peppermint oil 3 times
- Tulsi , honey , turmeric in boiled milk are excellent herbal care takers
- Avoid smoking or alcohol strictly
- Avoid exposure to excess cold , dusty environments
- Use face mask liberally
- Regular basis deep breathing exercises with YOGA

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for any further doubts .
Wishing you fine recovery from the same .
Regards .
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What Is The Treatment For Cold,cough And Pain In The Chest?

Respected user , hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This is due to underlying lung infection . * As it is for 4 - 5 months duration , I would recommend to consult once at least your doctor for physical examination and get proper treatment in form of antibiotics , decongestants , bronchodilators , analgesics , cough syrup for better recovery . * Suggestions till then - Plenty of liquids with balanced nutritious diet to combat infection - Maintain room temperature - Inhalation with vapors of boiled water preferably added tincture benzoin and head covered with towel for 2 times a day - Gargles with salted lukewarm water and added peppermint oil 3 times - Tulsi , honey , turmeric in boiled milk are excellent herbal care takers - Avoid smoking or alcohol strictly - Avoid exposure to excess cold , dusty environments - Use face mask liberally - Regular basis deep breathing exercises with YOGA Hope this will help you . Welcome for any further doubts . Wishing you fine recovery from the same . Regards .