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How to proceed with my chronic dry cough?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 24 year old female. I am suffering from cough for almost a month and my abdomen is paining badly due to cough. The cough gets so severe and I end up vomiting, be it early morning or night. I consulted the doctor and was diagnosed with chronic cough. I followed the medicine and it only helped me to decrease the severity of cough and clear the congestion while breathing. So, I visited the same doctor for the second time and he wrote in the prescription as chronic dry cough. Still, I have not recovered completely. My throat is aching slightly. I can see the red portion with small white patches (pimple like structure). Whenever I have something oily or spicy, cough gets severe, especially after dinner and early morning. During coughing, I could not breathe and my face turns red and blue. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kirti Dixit

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Abhishek Kirti Dixit is a nephrologist with expertise in kidney disorders, dialysis care, and hypertension management. He also practices internal and general medicine, with a strong focus on diabetes-related kidney health. Dr. Dixit is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment, helping patients manage chronic conditions effectively while improving their quality of life through preventive care and long-term health planning.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Chronic cough for more than three weeks need evaluation. I would recommend to check CBC (complete blood count), ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), Mantoux test, chest x-ray, ECG and serum creatinine levels. Chronic GERD - gastroesophageal acid reflux symptoms (nausea and vomiting) can lead to cough. Doing an upper GI endoscopy may help. I suggest a 14-day course of antacids like Pantoprazole 40 mg twice a day. Please consult your doctor, discuss with them, and obtain consent before taking the medication.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 23, 2016
Reviewed At January 10, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Abhishek Kirti Dixit is a nephrologist with expertise in kidney disorders, dialysis care, and hypertension management. He also practices internal and general medicine, with a strong focus on diabetes-related kidney health. Dr. Dixit is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment, helping patients manage chronic conditions effectively while improving their quality of life through preventive care and long-term health planning.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Abhishek Kirti Dixit is a nephrologist with expertise in kidney disorders, dialysis care, and hypertension management. He also practices internal and general medicine, with a strong focus on diabetes-related kidney health. Dr. Dixit is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment, helping patients manage chronic conditions effectively while improving their quality of life through preventive care and long-term health planning.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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