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Coughing with phelgum
I am 42 year old. I have cough form last 3 week. Cough raise from throat and when I take deep breath coughing start. I have no other problem. I have phelgum with cough. No fever. No cold
Please advice some medicine.
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Tusq ls syrup
Tab montec lc
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Please consult a General Physician in your area for a physical examination. Three weeks is too long a time to ignore cough and other respiratory symptoms.
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Bronchitis?
Tab ab phyllinsr200 two times a day after food for five days.
Montek lc one at night till required.
Ambrodil s syr5 ml twice n 10ml at night for five days or as required.
Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times before meals.
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DUOLINE N BUDECORT RESPULE TWO TIMES FOR NEBULIZATION.
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A detailed history along with some investigations are needed for further evaluation and management.
Kindly consult
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Likely allergic cough or mild bronchitis.
Take steam, warm fluids, and cough syrup (ambroxol/levocetirizine based).
If >3 weeks or not improving → chest X-ray needed.
You can consult me for proper treatment.
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Thanks for sending across your query You have to visit our clinic. We will take your history properly, and based on your condition, we may advise some blood investigations such as CBC, ESR, CRP, etc., along with a chest X-ray. After reviewing all your reports, including the chest X-ray, we will decide your treatment plan
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Chest xray,cbc,sputum
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take tab montina lc od for 10 days
steam inhalation adding karvol plus capsule few drops.
syrup repitus 5ml tds.
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Based on ur history,3 weeks cough needs Sputum test.Please check for associated symptoms such as fever, weight loss, breathlessness, chest pain, or blood in sputum.
Need basic investigations CBC and also Chest xray.Need to know further history of ur comorbidities for further management .
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I recommend:
- Antibiotics
- Steam inhalation and adequate hydration
-Tablet Paracetamol if fever present
-Consider mucolytic syrup if phlegm is thick
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If symptoms persist, kindly get the following tests:
- Chest X-ray
- Sputum examination (to rule out tuberculosis)
- CBC
Please consult in person if breathlessness, high fever, or worsening symptoms occur.
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Get cbp with esr , sputum examination, x ray chest done and share results.
Take tab cefi'xime 200mg one morning and one evening for 5days.
Syp ambroxol 5ml every 8hours.
Tab cetrizine 5mg one morning and one evening for 5days.
Tab limcee 500mg one morning and one evening for 10 days.Drink warm fluids.
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A cough lasting for 3 weeks with phlegm needs a systematic evaluation. While it could be a simple post-viral bronchitis or an allergy, any cough exceeding 2 weeks requires us to rule out more serious infections like Tuberculosis (TB) or chronic sinusitis. Since the cough triggers with deep breaths, there might be some bronchial hyper-responsiveness. I need to know the color of the phlegm and if you have any history of smoking or asthma to suggest the right course of treatment."
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Steam inhalation twice a day can help loosen the phlegm and soothe the throat. Avoid cold drinks and oily food for a few days. For a proper prescription and to discuss if you really need the TB tests right away, please feel free to connect for a consultation."
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Do not start any random 'one-week course of antibiotics' without a proper diagnosis, as it can lead to antibiotic resistance and won't help if the cause is viral or allergic. If you notice any blood in the sputum or chest pain, seek immediate medical advice."
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Need more history, like if u are or were a smoker and other assesment also some investigations. you should consult a general physician.
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More than 2 weeks cough need sputum test for TB .Still you can try one week course of antibiotics.
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Do a video consultation I can guide
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Do
CBC
Sputum AFB/CBNAAT
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Do chest xray n basic blood investigation like cbc ..esr..
Till then have antibiotics coverage
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Proper history and investigation like cbc is required for the proper diagnosis and further evaluation and treatment
You can consult me
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C,xray and sputum culture .
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Cough for 3 weeks with phlegm is usually due to throat irritation or mild airway inflammation, but since it’s persisting, it’s better to get it evaluated once.
For now, you can take steam inhalation, warm fluids, and a mild anti-allergic (like levocetirizine) with cough syrup for relief.
If it doesn’t improve in a few days, a proper check-up will help identify the exact cause and give targeted treatment.
Kindly take appointment if u have other doubt
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Please do Chest xray and sputum test and for
Any further advice , you can contact me , I am practicing pulmonologist
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take steam inhalation and consult
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take proper rest
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Urti
Steam inhalation
Salt water gargling
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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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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