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Asked for female, 41 years old from Kolkata
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MBBS, MS - ENT

ENT Specialist•Varanasi
Test for serum ferritin level if it is low then you will need injectable iron preparation which should be given under physician supervision for cough also consult with a chest physician.
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Acupuncturist•Delhi
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Cough
A cough is a reflex action to clear the throat from mucus and the external irritants such as the dust particles, smoke, microbes, and fluids etc. In short, the cough is a quick eviction of air from the lungs, which passes through the mouth. It is a common reflex that helps remove the obstruction of breathing and does not need immediate medical attention at the initial stage. However, if a cough lasts longer, it may possibly a sign of the serious disease as well.

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It may be because of eosinophilia.
Do saline gargles daily.
Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, When there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results and gives relief in long termmore
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MBBS, MD - Pulmonary Medicine

Pulmonologist•Faridabad
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A cough is not necessarily to be worried about always. It is the natural response of our body to throw out harmful particles which somehow managed to enter our respiratory tract. There is sticky mucus situated in the pathway to lungs which plays a major role in trapping harmful particles. Coughing once or twice is generally a natural phenomenon but if it s persistent it is called the chronic cough, and there is a reason to worry.

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CCPH, BHMS

Homeopath•Bhilai
Hve warm water or boil sme tulsi leaves with water and hve whn its warm it wl clear your cough completely.
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Ayurveda•Mumbai
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Take guduchi tab 2-0-2
and make tulsi decoction with 1cup water and 10 leaves tulsi boil till it becomes 1/2 cup. And have this daily with 1/4 tsp organic haldi in it. Will help you in cough and even asthma.
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Pulmonologist•Gurgaon
It does as long as cough is infective. If you are persistently coughing for more than 3 weeks, please see a pulmonologist.
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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Yes . There is obvious use of transhaler to control stop as there is variant called cough variant of asthma. The cough can be due bronchospasm and it will be relieved by inhaler
Asked for Male, 40 years old from Delhi
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DHMS (Hons.)

Homeopath•Patna
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Hello,
I being a homoeopath can suggest you some recourse in homoeopathy: Drink lukewarm water.
Gargle with hot saline water. Inhale steam, twice.
Avoid, junkfood, cold intake,  alcohol, nicotine & dust, please. Your, diet be easily digestible on time.
Go for meditation to nourish your body to clear  your  air passage.
Tk,  homoeopathic medicines:
@ Bacillinum 1000-5 drops ,wkly. @ Bryonia album 30 -5 drops,  thrice.
Tk,  care.
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