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I have been suffering from cold and cough for over two weeks now. Initially it was wet cough which is all out now with natural remedies.......now I am not able to get rid of dry cough esp before sleeping and also I have a minute granular sensation in my throat when I cough lately.

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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 ...  Read More

I have been facing this problem from quite a long time. When I go to bed and try to sleep I find my throat itching and I start coughing. It's dry no doubt. And the moment I give up sleeping cough stops.

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Tab.Atarex 10 mg one tablet OD Gargles with 1 tab Disprin dissolved in one cup water twice daily. Stop smoking, if you do. Stop sour foods, Pickles. For ten days. ...  Read More

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Hi, My son is 4.6 yrs old he is suffering from cold and dry cough. While sleeping he is having continuous cough so kindly suggest some good medicine. TIA

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Baby needs proper chest examination ...  Read More

Hello Dr... Every day before sleeping I'm facing the problem with dry cough until sleep the cough Wil come taking syrups and tab. But still problem not getting solve this problem facing from many days .what is the reason behind it any specific treatments for this. plz help me out how it Wil treat to solve prob

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Hello there. What kind of medicines are you taking? Were they prescribed by any doctor or did you get it over the counter? Here is what you can do. Drink warm water with honey before going to bed. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My son is 4 years old and he is having dry cough mostly during sleep with some nose blockage and after waking up for an hour, he coughs occassionally He is playful throughout the day and gets cough only when he is physically very active or talks too much Im not giving him any medication as the cough isn't that much Please advice what shou

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Greetings it could be viral or allergic.give Luke warm water for drinking,and avoid junk food.use honey to smoothen the throat which will help to reduce cough If it's not reducing kindly consult ...  Read More

I have been suffering from dry cough since last three days and last night I could not sleep. I am taking : Corex DX + Augmentin625+Citzen since last two days. Also used KUKA Tablets (Ayurvedic)

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I do not what makes you take KUKA for. Dry cough for 3 days is not too long. Just wait for a couple of days with the same treatment . If it does not subside in a Total of 7 days you need to take a ch ...  Read More

Full dry cough, cant sleep, headache, swelling in legs and face, after sleep, actual high bp is there now in control, daily taking medicines but not in controlling

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Hello there...... Rest. Get plenty of sleep and rest your voice. Drink fluids. Drink plenty of water to keep the throat moist and prevent dehydration. Try comforting foods and beverage.  ...  Read More

Hi All, Only dry cough sometimes can be covid? I have dry cough only when going to bed, other than that time it is okay. I am seeing thing from last 2 days only. No cough at night as well. Could tou please suggest. Thanks

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Not necessarily Covid at all Weather change and some allergies might be a reason Just don't take stress and keep a watch.. Exercise regularly and drink water well ...  Read More

My mom is65 n has bad dry coughfor last 2 months.it gets worse in air conditioner.the ent specialist says it is because of dry throat.it is also more prominent during sleep.

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Is Ur mother having any gastric distrabence?are using any other medicines give me clarity then I will try to give some suggestion contact me online. ...  Read More

My 5 yr old son has dry cough since yesterday.his nose gets blocked when he goes to sleep and in the morning also.otherwise he will be fine during the day. Mostly he gets cough when he eats something tangy like yeterdat he ate namkeen and after that he started coughing.pls tell me medicine.his wt is 20kgs Thank you.

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Hello. Dry cough can be related to throat infection but at same time his chest examination is also important. Kindly get a direct consultation with a pediatrician. ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I have MDR TB and is taking prescribed treatment from a govt TB center for past 8 months of a 18 months regimen . However for last 1.5 months, i have developed a persistent dry cough again . I want to understand whether this is normal occurrence during long term MDR - TB TREATMENT or is it could be concerning? Also , i would like to

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Need to compare with previous reports and rule out any progression or super added infection ...  Read More

I am going through a chest congestion which is mainly because of cough there but it's not seasonal cough which can be easily out because it's old unhealed cough and when I start coughing sometimes it's vibrate my chest like dry cough and mostly feel cough in throat. After all test and check ups doctors said it's allergic cough and my ige level was

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Pls follow up with Pulmonologist, for proper understanding and treatment. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, Experiencing severe dry cough for last 1.5 months. Daily 7-8 times and each time I am coughing 4-5 times. Tried homeopathy and allopathy medicines - cough reduced but still there. No history of asthma / cough problem in myself or family. Got CRP Quantitative, EPR and CBC along with Chest X-ray done - all were normal, no blood infect

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Do you smoke? Get an ecg, serum creatinine and stop smoking if you do take steam inhalation and antihistaminic medicine and hot formentation if cardiac and renal pathology. ...  Read More

My father has extreme gas at one point during the day, discomfort in chest, dry cough and sore throat which is not going away with any kind of home remedy. What could be the reason?

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Gastritis/gerd issue.he needs proper evaluation and take ppi drug before food to control it.try yogurt and avoid too spicy and caffeinated items.symptoms will be improves in 5 to 10 days. ...  Read More

Started 6 days back with cough and temperature. I have started taking amoxicillin and paracetamol for 3days. Fever is not there so much. But cough is nonstop and very severe. Throat pain is too much and chest is also hurting now, even throughout night.

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Cough with chest pain for 6 days needs proper attention could be a chest infection that needs review. Avoid self-medicating further and take warm fluids for relief. Please consult me on Practo for pro ...  Read More

Dry cough more than week and first I get fever after cough and common cold thino chiz ak sath h common cold thik ho gaya hai par raat me fever rahta h or khasi bhi rahta h medicine doctor ne diya par Aram nahi h

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kindly connect..need to evaluate properly ...  Read More

I suffered from Dry cough since 15 days..I consult pulmonalgist. He said its related to Asthama symptoms. . Is only dry cough is one of the Asthama symptoms...Incase is this true tell me which type of precautions I follow..let me know the do's n don'ts.

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kindly connect..looks like bronchitis ...  Read More

I was having cough and cold after coming back from shillong it's cold out there I live in Kolkata since then cough started I took antibiotics but all went well but dry cough is not going at all it's been 2 weeks cold cough and dry count is still there no fever .

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Use cough syp DM. ...  Read More

What it is Which is best medicine or food for anti allergy and is this recurrent?what precautions to be taken? Why this happens Budamate g and pulmoclear and grilling bm and vonatime 20 and Allegra 180 i m taking yet lot ot cough in sinus area near nose throat and chest stick to wall of throat and sinus have uncomfortable feeling what to do for per

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Good afternoon Sir. What you are describing could be a few things 1. It could be allergic pharyngitis 2. Acid reflux 3. Sinusitis causing a post nasal drip All are different entities, may co-exist to ...  Read More

Hi My son is 8 years old. He is having dry cough frequently. Please suggest any good medicine. Thank u Subhasri 98xxxxxx58

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Need details enquiry plz contact on Practo ...  Read More

I've a dry cough for 3 days. No other symptoms. I don't have any other decreases or allergies. Please suggest any medicine

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Tab odimont AL ...  Read More

I have dry cough after fever for 15 days , light itchy in right side of neck causing coughing what syrup to take?

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This is most likely a post-viral dry cough. ...  Read More

Is joshina syrup good for dry cough ? I have been suffering from dry cough and mild wheezing from last 7 days. Kindly suggest what to do

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Hi My son is 8 years old . He is having dry cough since 5 days. Please suggest any good medicine. Thank you Mob 98xxxxxx58

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Hello good evening. Dry cough usually signifies an irritant cough rather than infective however a physical examination is necessary if the child has other symptoms and prolonged dry cough should not b ...  Read More

My mother is aged 65. Suffering from continous cough and health weakness. Need home visit by Dr for treatment

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Discuss with general physician locally or visit a nursing home to provide this facility. ...  Read More

I suffered from upper respiratory issue when I travelled Delhi 2 weeks back I had sore throat and cough, eye burning sensation. After taking medicines I recovered but now dry cough is still there. Any specific medicine to be use for dry cough.

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Get a chest xray ...  Read More

Hello, I am looking for guidance on the correct medication and dosage for my 6-year-old son (Weight: 20kg, Height: 122cm). He has developed a dry, hacking cough specifically triggered by smoke inhalation. He has slight fever. I currently have access to: 1. Alex P 2. Benylin Dry Cough syrup 3. Solvin Cold syrup Which of these is most appropriate

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Based on your description, your child has an irritant-triggered dry cough (smoke exposure) with mild fever. For an isolated dry cough, the most appropriate option among the medicines you have is Beny ...  Read More

I am 6 months preganant What medicine suits me to help me in my dry cough And throat pain Kindly provide medicine name only

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For throat pain paracetamol 500mg and gargles are safest and voveran- d must be avoided at 3rd month. For cough you can take cetrizine 10mh ...  Read More

My daughter is 4.5 months old. She has sore throat from last night and slight dry cough (2-3 times in a day) . What to do. Which medicine to give

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Contact on practo tq ...  Read More

Can I take dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup during pregnancy for dry allergic cough? I have nasal allergies and severe cough

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You can take it for short duration. ...  Read More

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