I am suffering from cold cough for the last two months and I am a cardiac patient.

Question

Dear Lybrateuser, - Do steam inhalation three times a day
- do warm salt water gargles three times a day
- avoid spicy, fried & sour food, also avoid all cold fluids, have more of warm fluids like water, tea, milk soup
- do regular exercise like walking, yoga (permissible poses in your condition) for 5-10 min daily morning
- check medication with your doctor as some anti- hypertensive drugs can cause dry cough as a side effect
- keep well hydrated by having 7-8 glasses of water per day
- get an x- ray chest done to rule out any chest problem, consult your treating physician as you may require medication, may be a course of antibiotics also.

Nash Kamdin · Accepted Answer

Dear Lybrateuser, - Do steam inhalation three times a day
- do warm salt water gargles three times a day
- avoid spicy, fried & sour food, also avoid all cold fluids, have more of warm fluids like water, tea, milk soup
- do regular exercise like walking, yoga (permissible poses in your condition) for 5-10 min daily morning
- check medication with your doctor as some anti- hypertensive drugs can cause dry cough as a side effect
- keep well hydrated by having 7-8 glasses of water per day
- get an x- ray chest done to rule out any chest problem, consult your treating physician as you may require medication, may be a course of antibiotics also.