Chronic Cough/post nasal drip

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Asked for Male, 19 Years

It started with a sinus infection which got better with antihistamines, nasal spray, and pseduogest. Sinus pressure was relieved but I still had a cough and runny nose week or so later. Doctor says it doesn’t look like bacterial and probably sinus infection moving to chest. 2 weeks later symptoms persist and I get z-pack and codeine. I am finished the antibiotics but I still have postnasal drip cough, an itchy throat, crackling in the ears (sometimes), and what feels like a swollen throat

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

You seem to be suffering from post viral cough which is common type of dry cough syndrome after an attack of viral upper respiratory tract infection. Usually it will resolve on its own within few days. You can use dry cough syrups, strepsils like lozenges and steam inhalation for faster recovery

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