Severe Cough And Chest Congestion- 1881 Questions Answered

I am having severe cough mostly dry and chest congestion for the last 5-6 days. I have taken cough syrups like honictus, and zedex with no effect. please suggest alternate medicines or antibiotic. Iam 45 years old male.

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. All cough are not the same. There is no one medicine to suit all types of cough. We need to determine what kind of cough it is. Consult a pulmonologist ... Read More

She is suffering severe cold, cough and chest congestion with headache too. She took certiride and amoxyrite tablets yesterday night but no use. Suggest me which medicines to use or any other remedy?

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Cannot suggest any medicines without a detailed history and clinical examination. I don't know why you have done self medication. I would suggest you to ... Read More

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Im diagnosed with eosinophilia post nasal drip.im using pulmoclear 100/600mg tablet,azithromycin 500mg,Norvent d syrup,duolin forte 200md inhaler,Hetrazan 100mg,mucaine gel syrup. I hv using all above tablets for past 3 days. I Dont see any improvement and continuously coughing day and night unable to sleep,unable eat . Please help me.

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same ... Read More

My 4 year old have severe chest congestion and (mucus) cough...I am giving tulsi, honey kadha which helps alot..but how to remove mucus from chest or clear her lungs..

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Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

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Have a lot of chest congestion with cough,no other problem is being faced. No fever or pain.

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Dr. Swathi S Aithal Family and Community Medicine Specialist | Bangalore

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Hello well it would have been better if you have mentioned the duration from which you have symptoms...I would suggest you to go for examination as you mention it to be there for a long time now and ... Read More

My son is having chest congestion and cough. He has been given five days medication which started from Tuesday.....................,,,,,...........................

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Dr. Rajeev Ranjan Pediatrician | Noida

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Nebulise him with levolin ... Read More

Severe chest congestion, little difficulty breathing. Chest pain when breathing. Sour throat. No cough. Had cold which is gone after taking alerfix total (0-0-1) n sinerest (1-0-1)...

Asked for Female, 42 Years 223 Views v

Dr. Swadesh Kumar Goyal General Physician | Rourkela

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seems to be due to-Chest Infections.Appropriate Antibiotics and Anti histamine, may be needed. ... Read More

Hi. I have severe chest congestion for the last two days. There is dry cough and pain. I consulted a doctor and he gave me an injection which made things better. Also gave me a cough med and amoxycilin. I can breathe better now. Just wanted to know, if it could be anything else? Should I get a proper lung checkup done?

Asked for Male, 23 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Sharat Honnatti General Physician | Bangalore

Hi, As you are improving you should continue to take medicines, even after treatment you are finding it difficult means you should go for further investigation. Wish you a speedy recovery. ... Read More

I am worried, I have been having severe pain in my upper chest and constant congestion for about a year now. Sometimes it's in control, sometimes it hurts a lot. I don't know what to do and i really want to get rid of this pain and congestion.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 126 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

From last 2-3 days, i am suffering from cold and cough. Chest congestion. It pains when in the throat cough.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 151 Views v

Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

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You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat infection in this season. You may need to take antibiotics, cough syrups and steam inhalation for ... Read More

It started with sneezing and constant runny nose three days back. I took Montek LC tablets for 3 days. But now I have nasal congestion and chest congestion with cough. While coughing, mild chest pain and burning sensation. Not much mucus coming out. Also, I have average fever with body ache. Please advice medicine and cough syrup.

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Dr. Karunya S General Physician | Pudukkottai

Take antibiotics.Consult for detailed history and management. ... Read More

Can i give hicope drops to my 3 month old baby for congestion and cough along with saline drop? My pediatrician advise me to give 5 drop 2 time for 3 days for nasal congestion.. is it safe for 3 month old... ?? please suggest

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings Hicope drops, containing hydroxyzine hydrochloride, are generally not recommended for infants under one year old due to safety concerns and risks like excessive sedation. ... 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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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon Pulmonologist | New Delhi

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

I have been suffering from severe cough for the last 4 years. Doctors told me it may be an allergy cough. Sometimes the coughing becomes so intense that I even lose control of my bladder while sitting. I want to know if there is any allergy test that can help identify what exactly I am allergic to and how it can be treated.

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Dr. Sonakshi Cupsimay Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Cuttack

You will have to elaborate more on your symptoms of skin allergies , hives , nasal discharge , sneezing Also seasonal changes and level of exposure to pollution has to be evaluated. Allergy cough cou ... 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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Dr. Akshay Chaudhary General Physician | Greater Noida

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

My 2.3 years daughter is coughing a lot at night no fever no wheezing sound She is on levolin and budecot inhaler in 6 hours gap. What else i can do to relief her from coughing at night

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings kindly hydrate the child well, give antihistamine ... Read More

Congested chest leading to difficulty in breathing since Saturday night. Have taken steam 2 times yesterday.

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Dr. Harish Bhatia Pulmonologist | Delhi

Oxygen levels Smoking history Medication history Steam will not help sir Smoking history Wheeze yes or no Nasal complaints ... Read More

My son is having congestion due to cough. Since he is small he is isn't able to spit the cough out. This is prevalent from more than a week. Kindly let me know the remedy to get him relieved from this congestion.

Asked for Male, 4 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Sumit Verma General Physician | Kanpur

You can use nebulizer I understand your issue but No one can prescribe medicine without proper history in case of children so you can directly contact me on Practo ... Read More

I am in my 33 week pregnancy I have cold cough and nasal congestion due to climate change and cold food items that I have been eating. I have visited my gynaec she prescribed nasivion nasal drops But my concern is I have been using this for more than 20 days now. Is it ok if I use further?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

I have been having Severe Cold & cough for the past 2 days. It is running nose. Pl suggest prescription

Asked for Male, 38 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

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

Hi Doctor, I am getting continuous cough which is not reducing after reducing fever . I am expecting month who is in 5th month . Can someone please help on reducing the cough as I have cough from last one week

Asked for Female, 28 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Sowmya Pulmonologist | Chittoor

Usually cough will take some time to decrease ... Read More

Hi, Baby Boy - 2 years 2 months old Weight - 10.8 Kg Having a cold, runny nose for the last 2-3 days. Also have vomited 3 times in 2 days. I have visited the doctor today he has chest Congestion also. The doctor has suggested: Asthalin 2.5 ml 3 times Alex Junior 5 ml 3 times Ondem 2.5 ml 3 times Omnacortil 5 ml 3 times Levolin 0.31 4 times 6 hourly

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Asked for Male, 33 Years 214 Views v

Dr. Subrata Sarkar Pediatrician | Howrah

You donât give any previous history of cough and cold with chest congestion - how frequently he had those symptoms- in acute attack- may need oral steroid- that should be started within 48 hrs to ge ... Read More

Hello doc, I am suffering from very severe cough.I have used clarithromycin and cefixime antibiotics, but it is not going away.I tried natural methods also but of no use.I recently gone through viral fever .The temperature became normal but cough is not going away.It is disturbing my daily activities and I couldn't sleep and concentrate. Please sug

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 207 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a in clinic physical visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

I am having severe chest pain in my left side as well centre of my chest. I have gastric problems also and these days I have also took many cold things. Please tell me anything to stop this pain . Please tell medicines for that

Asked for Female, 23 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Fayaz Ahmad Bhat Cardiologist | New Delhi

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At 23 years of age and as such no risk factors ,you can take some medication for acidity and aviod foods that worsen your pain for 2 weeks If pain persists, then you can consider baseline investiga ... Read More

My son is 11 years old.When he is coughing badly there is lot of chest congestion.Lots of mucus is present in the chest.

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings kindly use Ambrodil s syrup 5ml three times a day If possible consult a doctor ... Read More

My son is having severe cough. He is continuously coughing and is also having cold. Gave him brozedex for cough and even given him nebulizer but no relief

Asked for Female, 7 Years 120 Views v

Dr. Pradeep Jain Pediatrician | Jodhpur

Is cough wet or dry ... Read More

Hi, I am facing nose blockage and chest congestion due to cough. I have no other issue. I have a Cough problem from along time. Stream doesn't give me relax after taking steam I am facing more nose blockage. I need a nebulizer medicine.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 135 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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My daughter 5y,is suffering from nasal congestion, thick white mucus from nose and sometimes sneezing,for the past 10 days. The frequency of nasal congestion has increased. Which is not responding to antihistamine syrups. She is prone for frequent respiratory infections. Especially during seasonal change she gets coughing fits which later leads t

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Dr Avinash Bharti General Physician | Aurangabad

don't worry, Ayurveda has great potential in treating any disease. â nasal congestion is most common symptom nowadays due to poor lifestyle. ayurvedic medicine along with panchakarma like nasya, ... Read More

My Wife is feeling pain in chest due to cold and cough. And during night time she is feeling congestion in chest. Kindly help. And also having swelling.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 141 Views v

Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

My 8 year old son weight 35 kg is suffering from throat infection and chest congestion as diagnosed by doctor. Doctor has prescribed cefuroxime 250 mg tab 2 times, ascoril LS and dolo 500 mg along with gargle and steam. 3 days medicine completed still he is getting fever of more than 100°C. Kindly suggest what should be done, is the treatment

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ... Read More

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I am having severe cough mostly dry and chest congestion for the last 5-6 days. I have taken cough syrups like honictus, and zedex with no effect. please suggest alternate medicines or antibiotic. Iam 45 years old male.

She is suffering severe cold, cough and chest congestion with headache too. She took certiride and amoxyrite tablets yesterday night but no use. Suggest me which medicines to use or any other remedy?

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My 4 year old have severe chest congestion and (mucus) cough...I am giving tulsi, honey kadha which helps alot..but how to remove mucus from chest or clear her lungs..

Have a lot of chest congestion with cough,no other problem is being faced. No fever or pain.

My son is having chest congestion and cough. He has been given five days medication which started from Tuesday.....................,,,,,...........................

Severe chest congestion, little difficulty breathing. Chest pain when breathing. Sour throat. No cough. Had cold which is gone after taking alerfix total (0-0-1) n sinerest (1-0-1)...

I am worried, I have been having severe pain in my upper chest and constant congestion for about a year now. Sometimes it's in control, sometimes it hurts a lot. I don't know what to do and i really want to get rid of this pain and congestion.

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Can i give hicope drops to my 3 month old baby for congestion and cough along with saline drop? My pediatrician advise me to give 5 drop 2 time for 3 days for nasal congestion.. is it safe for 3 month old... ?? please suggest

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.

My 2.3 years daughter is coughing a lot at night no fever no wheezing sound She is on levolin and budecot inhaler in 6 hours gap. What else i can do to relief her from coughing at night

Congested chest leading to difficulty in breathing since Saturday night. Have taken steam 2 times yesterday.

My son is having congestion due to cough. Since he is small he is isn't able to spit the cough out. This is prevalent from more than a week. Kindly let me know the remedy to get him relieved from this congestion.

I am in my 33 week pregnancy I have cold cough and nasal congestion due to climate change and cold food items that I have been eating. I have visited my gynaec she prescribed nasivion nasal drops But my concern is I have been using this for more than 20 days now. Is it ok if I use further?

I have been having Severe Cold & cough for the past 2 days. It is running nose. Pl suggest prescription

Hi Doctor, I am getting continuous cough which is not reducing after reducing fever . I am expecting month who is in 5th month . Can someone please help on reducing the cough as I have cough from last one week

I am having severe chest pain in my left side as well centre of my chest. I have gastric problems also and these days I have also took many cold things. Please tell me anything to stop this pain . Please tell medicines for that

My son is 11 years old.When he is coughing badly there is lot of chest congestion.Lots of mucus is present in the chest.

My son is having severe cough. He is continuously coughing and is also having cold. Gave him brozedex for cough and even given him nebulizer but no relief

Hi, I am facing nose blockage and chest congestion due to cough. I have no other issue. I have a Cough problem from along time. Stream doesn't give me relax after taking steam I am facing more nose blockage. I need a nebulizer medicine.

My Wife is feeling pain in chest due to cold and cough. And during night time she is feeling congestion in chest. Kindly help. And also having swelling.

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