If you have any irritant in your throat like dust, smoke, or fluid, a cough is the body's reflex action to clear the throat. A cough is the most frequent symptom of an infection in the upper and lower respiratory tract like bronchitis, asthma, COPD, common cold, flu, and emphysema. A cough can be dry (non-productive) or accompanied with sputum (productive).
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Why do my kidneys hurt when I cough?
Query: Hello doctor, Five years ago, I had a kidney stone but it was small and went through the urine. Now, the problem is, I got common cold, fever, and cough. Common cold and fever were gone after taking medicine but the cough remains. I thought it will be alright after some time but it did not get bette... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After careful analysis of the history you have provided, I would like to let you know: Firstly, the pain that you experience in your right kidney area as mentioned, would be an outcome of the chronic cough. Chronic cough leads to muscle strains and tear. Secondly, th... Read Full »
Kindly suggest an effective treatment to cure allergic cough and rhinitis.
Query: Hi doctor,I suffer from allergic cough and rhinitis for many years. I am taking Montek for six months. But I do not have any improvement. Do I need any nasal spray? Please suggest some medications. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your history and attachment carefully (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I suggest you consult a physician with your reports. Your serum IgE (Immunoglobin E) levels are raised. Allergic rhinitis can occur due to a known or unknown form... Read Full »