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Cough with thick sputum no mucus ..is it dry cough or wet ...which medication should I take to relive my coughing it's getting worse

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Can use mucolitics ...  Read More

Having cough from a while first it was wet cough after taking syruf it turns out to dry cough and it's been 2weeks

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Plz get the consultation for better evaluation ...  Read More

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Had dry cough 2 days ago and now having wet cough.. taking nicip plus and ambrolite syrup from yesterday and still no difference in condition

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Its infection u need to start antibiotics but get yourself checked with ENT near by ...  Read More

Hi Team, I had some oily food due to that I am getting too much dry and wet cough as well it's highly irritating in my throat unable to sit.

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The medicine seems fine . It will take few days to get well. ...  Read More

Can piriton syrup be used and good for dry and wet cough both? If wet cough what is the best syrup for quick healing?

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Saline gargle and steam inhalation may be beneficial ...  Read More

My 3.5 year old son has little cough. For cough we are not able to decide the cough is wet or dry. When we go for physical consultation he refuses to cough and show to doc. How can we decide if the cough is wet or dry? Can we give viscodyne - D along with the duolin nebulisation thrice a day?

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If he can't cough then it's not cough and hence no need to give any medicines. Medicine is to be given if child can't sleep bcz of cough or he has continuous cough thruout day and at night. Just do ho ...  Read More

Which cough syrup should be taken for wet cough and dry cough?? Plz do suggest...i m 27 yrs old female

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Take a consult r go to nearby physician. ...  Read More

Respected Doctor, i am suffering from acute pharyngitis, and taking levoflox 500 for that. I initially had dry cough so was taking zedex syrup for that but now i have both wet and dry cough. Suggest better syrup

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You can use Ascoril expectorant, 2 tsp twice daily ...  Read More

I have wet cough and dry cough and running nose for 25 days so from this i cannot able to do my work .

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Your problem could be allergic rhinitis with or without sinusitis leading to constant nasal drip and throat irritation. You will need a diagnostic nasal endoscopy first to evaluate. Antihistamines, a ...  Read More

I have cough problem almost since 6 Months. But there is no solution. I have tried many things. almost since 3 months I didn't anything just cure myself as much as possible. Mostly - Dry Rare - Wet

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Hello Vellore 6 months is quite a lot of time so I would suggest you to get yourself sputum tested for Gram staining as well as AFB... It's better you undergo chest X-ray also and meet pulmonologist ...  Read More

My daughter is 4.5 months old. She has sore throat from last night and slight dry cough (2-3 times in a day) . What to do. Which medicine to give

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Contact on practo tq ...  Read More

My daughter is 4.5 years old. She has recurrent cough(wet cough) that improves with syrup but comes back.This cough worsen at night.she suffers from cold and then cough frequently.what should I do/give her?

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Hi. Looks like its allergic. You need to consult for detailed review analysis and medication. Better get an online consultation ...  Read More

My husband is having a cough(starting dry then wet with mucus stuck)for which he got treatment for 10 days in which antibiotic given roxid 150 mg 2 times a day for 5 days doxycycline 100 mg 5 days plus cough syrup and some anti allergy drugs. now after 10 days the cough is very much controlled but after a gap of 3 days cough is started again. the a

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

Can I take dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup during pregnancy for dry allergic cough? I have nasal allergies and severe cough

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You can take it for short duration. ...  Read More

My son is 5 months old. He has coughed for the last two days. No fever, fully active. We are giving Nasoclear drop. Can you please suggest? While sleeping no cough.

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Do burping ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with pneumonia during September after the treatment...body has become weak frequently there is a throat pain ... slight chest tightness and dry cough ...these symptoms are coming every 7to 10 days...i am taking besvil trio 100 od and livolin for 3times a day and anti allergy medicine...then also why symptoms are coming??? Can anyone

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

I am having dry cough and throat irritation for a while now. I have tried drinking warm fluids but it's not going. And it is more there when I am lying down. What should I do?

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You can do gargle with warm water 3-4 times a day along with your medicine.if you want to consult me please contact on Practo ...  Read More

My son recovered from a long cough for almost 1.5 months which used to come when he sleeps(noon/night). 2 week after that he got fever and we have paracetamol(3.5ml twice 6 hrs gap) and next day he recovered. After that he got dry cough and runny nose. Now he is coughing during the day and also when goes for sleep(noon/night) it gets worse. During

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It's difficult to comment without examining the child in person. You can try honey and sips of warm water for dry cough. Can try face mask. Keep child warm. Cough is a symptom of some underlying prob ...  Read More

I am 32 weeks pregnant; suffering from dry cough. Gynaecologist suggested Grilinctus L syrup. Is it safe?

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

I m suffering from dry cough since 24 sept It is only dry cough which inceased in morning and evening time.i consulted doctor but no relief in cough.i went for uttrakhand for 4 days where i noticed it was cured but when i came back to delhi it started again.pls advice

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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

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

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

I have allergic mild cough due to which I cough throughout the day (but its dry and mild). I have been coughing for 2month before I got this diagnosis. My question is - how long will Odimont-FX take to work? Its been 5 days my cough has 50% improvement only.

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Hello , Kindly consider having a Tele-Consultation with me on PRACTO App since adequate patient history is required for proper treatment and further follow up . Thank You ...  Read More

Sir/Mam I feel dry cough at morning (only at morning). Is this due to allergy.Please suggest something.

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Tab monteck lc at bedtime Get pft done and vist pulmonologist ...  Read More

Hi my son is frequently having dry cough...none of the allopathic medicines have worked...please suggest other alternatives like ayurvedic

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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT A persistent dry cough in children can have multiple underlying causes such as allergic airway disease, post-viral airway hyperreactivity, environmental irritan ...  Read More

Hello doctor My 7 month old has wet cough, she is not coughing a lot but is coughing intermittently. She is otherwise active, sleeping, feeding and playing. Do i need to give her anything for cough? Or should i wait for it ti get better on its own. My 4 year school going kid caught the virus which she might have caught. Thank you

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb  MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatol ...  Read More

My daughter suffering with wet cough since so many days...she is 14 months old ..and also cold..suggest. best medicine

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I need to know more information regarding your daughter before prescribing any medicine . Contact me on WhatsApp or Practo ( whatsapp number 84960595sixfive ) ...  Read More

My son is 1yr 9month old usse dry cough tha I gave allopathic he was fine but he has cough again n again after 2day cough then ok again cough...m ghr m koi dhup smoke kuch bhi nhi h ...can u suggest something what can I give to him...

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I understand your concern. Recurrent dry cough in children can have many underlying causes—such as allergies, viral infections, throat irritation, or even environmental triggers that may not be obviou ...  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

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