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Chronic Cough

Cough lasting for more than a month in children and more than two months in adults is termed chronic cough. It is a condition of concern. Chronic cough can either be wet and productive or dry. It may address underlying issues like bronchitis, acid reflux, drug-induced due to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE) drugs, asthma, postnasal drip, etc., needing immediate management.

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I am taking Wegovy for chronic cough. Is it safe?

Query: Hi doctor,For the past four months, I have been taking Wegovy (Semaglutide). However, over the last 2.5 months, I have experienced a persistent cough accompanied by phlegm and sinus congestion. The mucus has a greenish-clear appearance. Despite undergoing a chest X-ray that showed clear lungs withou...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do understand your concern. After reviewing your case history. Given that you have been on Wegovy for a few months if your cough were related to GERD or LPR, it would likely have been more chronic rather than a recent onset over the last two to three months. Despite you...  Read Full »

Why do I cough at night only and how to cure it?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 70-year-old male. Recently I observed that I was getting a cough, especially at night. Is there any specific medical condition that can cause this cough? I have a wheezing problem, too. Are there lifestyle factors or environmental triggers that could be contributing to this symp...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Yes, several medical conditions can cause nocturnal coughs, including: 1. Asthma: This is a common condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Asthma symptoms ...  Read Full »

Why am I suffering from a consistent cough and a blocked throat?

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 85-year-old woman. I have reflux and a hiatus hernia. I am suffering from a consistent cough and a blocked throat. What could it be? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Thanks for your consultation with icliniq.com. I reviewed your case history. There can be two possibilities. 1) Gastroesophageal reflux disease comes up to the throat, irritating the throat causing cough and something stuck inside the throat. 2) You might have a post-COVID cough, which w...  Read Full »

What is causing my persistent cough and throat discomfort?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a cough for six months, and now I have the feeling of something in my throat. I had a sinus X-ray, lungs checked, checked for asthma, swallow test done, and thyroids checked (I have a tiny nodule, in which the doctor said that would not make me cough). Do you have any suggestion...  Read Full »


Dr. Ohams Ike Henry

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cough you say is it dry or sputum? Are you losing weight? Is there any drenching night sweat and persistent low-grade fever? Is there any history of contact with someone with a chronic cough in your locality? Do you smoke, is your occupation such that you are...  Read Full »

I have persistent cough, breathlessness, chest tightness, and fever. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been unwell recently, experiencing a persistent cough, difficulty in breathing, tightness in my chest, fatigue, and a mild fever. A blood test revealed an elevated eosinophil count and white blood cell count. I am somewhat concerned about these results and am contemplating which...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on your symptoms and blood test results, it is possible that you may have an inflammatory condition affecting your lungs, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or a lung infection. Some tests ...  Read Full »

My chronic cough is worsening due to climate change. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I have been dealing with a chronic cough for nearly a year. At first, I attempted to manage it with home remedies, which had worked in the past. However, this time, they did not offer any relief. About 8 months ago, I decided to see a chest specialist. After taking medication for a mont...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. It sounds like you have been dealing with a chronic cough for quite some time and have already received medical attention. Here are a few sugge...  Read Full »

Despite medications, I have persistent throat issues. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a persistent throat cold, cough sensation, and difficulty speaking for nearly one month. This issue has affected my ability to communicate effectively. I have taken Azithromycin 500 mg, a capsule containing amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid 625 mg, and a syrup containing Pheny...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I have reviewed the reports you attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), the chest X-ray results are normal, ruling out pneumonia or tuberculosis. The condition is likely bronchitis. I suggest yo...  Read Full »

I have had cough and breathing issues for ten months. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have suffered from a regular cough and also an enlarged uvula. I have had some problems in engulfing food as well as breathing for 10 months. Kindly help. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Depending on the symptoms mentioned by you, It can be reflux laryngitis, lump in the throat, acidity, or chronic tonsillar hypertrophy. Chronic rhinosinusitis could be a predisposition to this problem. I would advise you to answer the fo...  Read Full »

My cousin is suffering from high fever, weakness, and cough for more than a month. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My cousin sister is suffering from high fever, weakness, and cough for more than the past month. The report for the sputum test and chest X-ray is positive which means that she is suffering from tuberculosis (I think). Currently, she is taking Paracetamol and Aciloc. Can you please gui...  Read Full »


Dr. Shah Sushma Kant

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! A positive sputum test means tuberculosis. Consult a local respiratory and chest physician so that oral antitubercular medicine is prescribed with one injection of Streptomycin, this should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. ...  Read Full »

Is stabbing chest pain during cough signifies cardiac issue?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a cough since the start this month, but it was just a dry cough. It has got severe when the quarantine started and I could not schedule anymore consultation. I had taken mucolytic which gave me severe coughing but it released a lot of phlegm yellow or greenish color. I tried cal...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most probable cause for the chest pain, in the setting of the problems described by you, is due to muscle spasm on account of indiscriminate coughing when the infection was present. Now the phlegm is less, signifying decreased infection or healing. What you need a...  Read Full »

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