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Cough for more than 2 weeks
I had fever and cough on 27th April. Fever went up to 102 however my fever went away on 4th may however since then I am having cough. Now it's a dry cough however, I don't feel comfortable while breathing. It worsens specially at night when I lie down it's then when it gets worst. I have been doing gargle had vicks vaporizer even losenges and one spoon honey every day but I m not able to stop the cough and due to so much cough I am unable to sleep please let me know by when this cough will stop ??
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Please get cbp with esr, x ray chest , b.p. measured, done and share results.
Drink warm fluids.
Tab augmentin 625mg one every 8 hours for 5 days.
Syp Tusq dx syp 5m.l every 8hours for 7 days.
Tab mondeslor one daily for 7 days.
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Post viral dry cough can last for a few weeks even after fever settles, especially at night or while lying down 👍 But since you’re also feeling discomfort while breathing and unable to sleep properly, proper evaluation is important to rule out airway irritation, allergy or chest involvement. Please consult once so the exact cause can be assessed and the right treatment can help you recover faster.
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Ab phyllinsr200 two times after food.
Duoline n budecort respule two puffs to nebulize.
Girilinctus syr 5ml twice n 10ml at night.
Montek lc one at night for five days. Azee500 one per day after food for five days
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Since it worsens specially at night, it could be asthma..
I would advise you to take the following medications and do the following tests
1) tab augmentin 625 duo 1 tablet thrice daily after meals (one after breakfast,next after lunch and then after dinner) for 5 days
2) tab pan 40 1 tab once daily before breakfast for 10 days
3) inhaler foracort (400) 2 puffs twice daily continue
4) t pcm 650 1 tab sos if temp rises above 100 degree Celsius
5) tab montek lc 1 tab once daily before sleep for 21 days
6) t omnacortil 10mg once daily one after breakfast for 5 days and then stop
Investigations cbc chest Xray (pa view) serum ige serum eosinophil count crp
Contact me for further diagnosis.. I will definitely guide you
Review after a week
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A dry cough that persists after a fever has subsided (Post-Viral Cough) is very common, as the respiratory lining remains sensitive and inflamed. The fact that your cough worsens specifically when lying down suggests Post-Nasal Drip or mild Acid Reflux (GERD), where gravity causes irritants to tickle the back of your throat. Since you also mentioned discomfort while breathing, we must ensure that the initial infection hasn't left behind any minor airway hyper-reactivity or 'walking pneumonia' that needs more than just home remedies."
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To discuss your breathing discomfort in detail and determine if you need a short course to open up your airways, please book a full consultation session via my Practo profile."
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Elevate Your Head: "Sleep with an extra pillow to keep your head and chest slightly elevated. This prevents mucus or stomach acid from irritating your throat and can significantly reduce nighttime coughing fits."
Steam Inhalation: "Continue with the vaporizer, but ensure the steam is not too hot. Adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil can help soothe the airways before you lie down."
Hydration: "Drink warm fluids throughout the evening. Honey is excellent, but sipping warm water consistently helps keep the throat moist and reduces the 'dry' cough reflex."
Caution: "Do not continue to rely solely on lozenges or gargles if the breathing discomfort increases. Persistent post-viral inflammation needs targeted medical treatment to resolve fully."
Red Flags: "Seek immediate medical attention if you notice blood in your phlegm, develop a new high fever, or experience significant shortness of breath while resting
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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