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Asked for male, 25 years old from Kota
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ENT Specialist•Bangalore
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from what you describe your mother had 3 courses of antibiotics along with steroids and medication to help with her breathing. If her symptoms have significantly reduced, then very little will be achieved by getting an hrct, but if you feel it will put your mind at rest, you may get it done while noting that unnecessary radiation exposure is not good. It may be better to get her reassessed and treat any residual infection as cough can become a habit after some time and may...more
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MBBS, Fellowship in Hypertension

General Physician•Ujjain
Cough could be due to acid reflux.
 
 take hot saline gargles atleast 5 - 6 times a day, it will help to clear the throat . 
steam inhalation also helps to clear respiratory passages. 
sprinkling eucalyptus oil on the clothes and pillows while sleeping will help. 
elevating the upper body and head by propping up with 2 - 3 pillows at night will help to relieve post nasal drip which worsens dry cough.
 hot soup infused with ginger, tulsi, pepper should be taken. 
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Nellore
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Pulmonologist•Delhi
Get chest x-ray to rule out tb and take cough suppressant like dextromethorphan syrup along with analgesics.
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General Physician•Surat
It could be a cough symptoms due to allergic condition or it could be due to COPD symptomatic cough suppressant can be tried like Dextromethorphan
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BAMS, MD Ayurveda

Sexologist•Navi Mumbai
you can have honey.it gives relief from coughs and more effectively than over-the-counter medicines that contain dextromethorphan (DM), a cough suppressant. You can create your own remedy at home by mixing honey with herbal tea, or warm water and lemon
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Diploma In Gastroenterology, Diploma In ...read more

Homeopath•Hyderabad
Expectorants help thin mucus, making it easier to cough up. The ingredient guaifenesin is the only expectorant in the U.S., so look for it on the label if you need an expectorant. Suppressants help cut the number of times you cough. The active ingredient listed is usually dextromethorphan (DM).
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Homeopath•Hyderabad
Honey. Honey is a time-honored remedy for a sore throat. According to one study, it can also relieve coughs more effectively than over-the-counter medicines that contain dextromethorphan (DM), a cough suppressant.
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