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What are some home and over the counter remedies for cough. I've been coughing continuously, and feeling pain in the throat a bit. But there's no runny nose.

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Hey, I am really sorry to hear this, I will need complete history to provide you prescription. From when are you suffering this problem did you experience fever? Just let me know breief histor and i w ...  Read More

I am suffering with siviour cough from 3 months it is not stoping continuing I can't barre this cough why I am getting cough

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My aunt is suffering from cough allergy. Is it ok to give some home remedy to her. She is 73 years of age. Her cough is very bad. It is deep and continuous coughing. What home remedies should be convenient to give her? Is honey a good thing to give her?

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Take patanjali sawasari parvahi 3 spoon two time a day ...  Read More

I am suffering from GERD due to which I have cough problem all the time and its at peak in March . I am taking Montlair every night but as soon as I stop I get cough again. Is there any permanent remedy?

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Hello. Lifestyle changes is only permanent remedy. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor I have soar throat and frequent cough but no cold. please suggest some medicine for cough Thanks Manoj

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buy dry cough syrup. gargle with warm saline. steam inhalation before bed. if u dont get better u will need antibiotics. ...  Read More

I want homeopathic treatment for cough. I have balgum problem specially after taking food.kindly give me opinion for my problem

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side ...  Read More

Hi... my baby is suffering from dry cough for past two days... she is not sleeping in night hours... severe cough... wat treatment should be given... also she has temp 99.6... and vomiting in mid night ... pl suggest wat next to done

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Just give steam inhalations for cold and cough and decongestant nasal drops for nasal block or increased cough on lying down. Give paracetamol for fever and repeat every 4 hourly if required. If accom ...  Read More

I had a cough from long tym may be due smoke what should i do Its from last 15 days Feel sumthing in throat every time

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Need to Know more about your symptoms, are you having a dry cough or are you having phlegm. Do you have any fever, sweating at night etc. Please provide more details ...  Read More

Can anyone please suggest me homeopathic medicine for removal of dry cough? Name of the medicine and it's dosage.

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No specifics in homeo. Please meet a doc and go for it ...  Read More

My mother has cough which has been cured by taking tulsi madhu one time a day for five days..however, today she is again coughing. This is very mild. She says cough occurs as she feels something irritants in throat. What is the natural remedy for this kind of cough? Please guide.

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Hello Ma'am,no need to worry, Take Decoction of fresh Giloy Mulethi black pepper, Tulsi leaves anjeer Draksha twice a day, Sitopaladi Churna 1 tsf bid with honey, ...  Read More

I have be cough for more than 1 week with chest discomfort any suggestion for treatment, also wanted home made remedies for cured. Is it related with heart attack.

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What you can do at home: * Take warm fluids (tea, soups) * Steam inhalation 2–3 times daily * Honey with warm water (helps soothe throat) * Avoid cold drinks, dust, and smoking. ...  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

Whenever my son consumed sweets and subsequently drank water, he experienced coughing (typically follicular tonsillitis). Afterward, no cough medicine proves effective; the only remedy available to me is gargling with lukewarm water. Am I able to use nebulization with Budecort 0.5 mg respule? This was prescribed by a pediatrician two years ago. He

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Budecort is used for asthma if child has wheezing problems. Its not useful for tonsillitis or upper respiratory tract infection. Now it looks viral. No need of budecort. ...  Read More

Hello this is Debalina mother of Drishani.My daughter is 6+. She has a problem of frequent cough and cold specially cough. Her weight is 19kg and height is 3'10".Please suggest some remedy or any advice to prevent it.

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Give syrup Ascoril Ls 5ml twice daily for 3days for cough Syrup Montair lc kid 5ml twice daily for 3days for cold ...  Read More

Hi doctor Could you please suggest natural remedies/herbs/tablets/syrup for day to day anxiety. And also allopathic medicine that can be taken sos for anxiety along with these herbs . Is it safe to take both.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I'm in 2nd trimester of pregnancy, I have cold and dry cough since 2 days. Salt water gargling twice a day and taking steam, drinking warm water. What else will help me to get rid of this at the earliest. Is sinarest safe in pregnancy? Please suggest some home remedies or medicine. Thank you in advance

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Cold and dry cough in the 2nd trimester are usually viral and settle on their own. Continue warm fluids, steam inhalation, gargles, and you may take honey; Sinarest is not advised in pregnancy do not ...  Read More

Hello doctors I am having cough, dry cough and throat ache from past 11 days now. Showed to my local doctor, finished my antibiotics course, but still my cough is not going. I m tired of coughing. It started with eating cold desserts and still 11 days m coughing so much. Tried home remedies gargle but still cough is there. Kindly suggest good medi

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Hi I hv been coughing non stop for the last 2 days. Sometimes with flem and sometimes without it. My throat has become sore. I still hv little cold left. This cough is taking the life out of me. Pls help and suggest remedies

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My 3 month old son has had a cough for one month, especially at night, it is severe and he feels difficulty in breathing. I have consulted a pediatrician and he suggested that it is happening from reflux and suggested some medicine but he is not recovering. It has been more than a month, it seems like he is chewing mucus in his mouth. Please sugges

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Hey! I have been suffering from a consistent dry cough for the past couple of weeks. I have tried home remedies as well as ayurvedic meds, but cough still persists. It gets resolved for the time period in which I am on a medication course, but it comes again after I stop the meds. This happens whenever I get sick, all other symptoms resolve but co

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT Persistent dry cough lasting weeks after illness may indicate post-viral cough, allergic airway irritation, or underlying conditions such as asthma, GERD, or s ...  Read More

Hello respected doctors, i drive bike everyday, sometimes dirt get stuck in my eyes... i dont have any problem till now . but i want to use any drops for occasional cleaning of my eyes... .any drop for general eyes cleanliness? please tell thank you.

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Yes you can use the simle lubricant drop for your eyes 3-4 times a day .. You can use the e e/d refresh tear .. for more discussion you can kindly connect.. ...  Read More

Previously she suffered from accute liver failure... Now she is suffering from cough...what medicine we can give her in cough, we have shown her to a child specialist but he refused to give medicines due to previous problems (june 2025). We are attaching her previous discharge report and all. We want your valuable advice so we can treat her cough p

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Actually most of the cough syrups are now banned in children less than 4 yrs old.that is why doctor did not prescribe any medication. You can use saline nasal drops which will help to some extent.home ...  Read More

My son is 27 months old and is coughing. Initially it was mild ( 3 days back) . Now i am observing it was increased. I am giving him warm water and tulsi cloves infused water along with 1 tablespoon of Ginger turmeric and honey once in a day. How much time it will take to cure and anything else I can do ? According to government guidelines we can't

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Greetings kindly hydrate the child well, give warm water . Usually it takes time to settle down. If not settled down by 5 days u can visit the Pediatrician in person. Avoid nebulization in home ...  Read More

Hi, my daughter having cough from last 2 days . I was giving Atarax to her , she still have cough though not much , any other medicine that can be given to her .

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I totally understand your concern and willing to help you out . I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Z ...  Read More

. It is reduced now. I used to cough 30 times per hour. But now it's 1 cough per 1 hour. I once saw blood in basin where I spit pghlem. And tried coughing again and again to see any more blood . Went to a GP and he said it's all because of anxiety. Coughing up hard will always show lood streaks. He ordered CT scan and x ray which came back normal r

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Google and chatgpt will definitely tell you all kinds of things. Your chronic cough needs to be evaluated properly and anxiety will be relieved. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, can you please suggest a cough syrup for dry cough. It's been over a week and the cough hs reduced but still there though not that intense. I have tried herbal remedies like Honitas Kadha, Joshanda etc and Benadryl Cough Syrup but that was the one for wet cough I believe as it js not the DR one. I don't have fever, or runny nose jus

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Tusq dx 10 mL 1-0-1 for 3 days ...  Read More

My daughter was suffering from cold and severe cough...and inside cough was high Please suggest the medicines..

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Hi, How is cough, dry or wet type ...  Read More

My son is 11 months old and he is coughing so much ,blood test came out and he has infection... medicine is going on...but he is still coughing

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May be nebulisation be required, cannot help you till I examine the chest, please consult your doctor again ...  Read More

Dear Respected Doctors my 6 months old baby have coughing problem since last few days. Sometime cough came from nose and sometime she use to coughing loudly.. can I use nosal drops for coughing, I live in remote place so please help me.. Thank you.

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