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How to cure dry cough, which I have for the last three days?

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Published At June 25, 2022
Reviewed AtSeptember 8, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I had a fever yesterday. It reached 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, and I have had a dry cough for almost three days. I took flu medicine and carbocistine yesterday. I want to request an online medical examination and a medical certificate.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query. Please answer the questions below for a more comprehensive understanding.

1) Do you have any sore throat?

2) Do you have any runny nose or nasal blockage?

3) Do you have any headache, body ache, tiredness, or breathing difficulty?

4) What medicines are you taking?

Our average normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius.

You mention dry cough is present. I would suggest the following:

1) Take a tablet of Paracetamol 500 mg if there is a fever or body ache.

2) Take cough syrup two times a day.

I can guide you further depending on the other symptoms present. Try to maintain adequate hydration, take plenty of rest, and avoid cold food or water. You can follow up on this chat for a consultation to guide you properly, and please reply to the above questions to guide you further.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat
Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Family Physician

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