can you tell me why i have my persistent cough?

Question

Could you tell me what's the best way to get rid of a cough when you can't take any over-the-counter medications?

Answer 1

Persistent coughing: Coughing of 4-6 weeks without an identifiable cause or improvement in symptoms should be best evaluated by a doctor. They may need to run specific lab tests or do x-rays to determine the cause. All the best.

Answer 2

Persistent Cough?: Smoke; no smoke -persistent cough requires a closer look-see. Although a good reason to stop smoking, very wise to make sure there is no post nasal drip, small polyp or allergen that might be causing the problem. Even nervous tics, stress signs can cause irritation.

Answer 3

Yes...: Persistent cough in a smoker could be a sign of copd. If the cough is productive, chronic bronchitis may be present and if non-productive, empysema may be present. Either way, you should see your doctor for evaluation and treatment. Smoking cessation is absolutely necessary and your doctor can also help with this.

Answer 4

Cough in smoker.: A persistent cough in a smoker is something that needs to be investigated. In those who smoke, we have another layer of concern in regards to a chronic cough. Emphysema? Chronic bronchitis? Cancer? This cough should not be ignored. And stop smoking!

Answer 5

If Dr. is monitoring: Cough and cold medicines are no longer used for younger children (partly due to government recommendations a few years ago). However, a school-aged child with an ongoing relationship with his doctor, who can monitor his progress on cough and cold medicines, may use such medicines. C-phen has a sedating antihistamine (chlorpheniramine), a decongestant (phenylephrine), and a cough suppressant (dm).

Answer 6

Probably not: It would be unwise to continue to use "cold medicine, " especially if cough persists over 7 days or worsens. Proper evaluation by primary care physician is recommended.

Answer 7

Define it: The best first step is to see an allergist. Finding how if and to what you're allergic is the best way to start; simply trying med after med can be frustrating. Your allergist, possibly with the help of an ENT or pulmonary physician, can help figure this out if it turns out that you're truly not allergic.

Answer 8

Best to go and see: A doctor. Cough can be a manifestation of several things.

Answer 9

Bronchitis...: Acute bronchitis can result in a cough which lasts for this duration. There can be associated bronchospasm which can cause the cough to increase even when the other symptoms are resolving. Chronic bronchitis, a form of copd, can also cause a long-lasting cough. See your doctor for diagnosis and treatment, especially if the cough is worsening.

Answer 10

The cure with depend: on the cause. Medical evaluation can determine the cause which can then lead to an appropriate treatment plan.

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