What are effective ways to manage a persistent wet cough?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have a wet cough that has not gone away for over a week, and I am quite concerned. I have been using Cetirizine hydrochloride, Fluticasone, and cough drops to suppress the coughing, but it keeps coming back. Often, I wake up coughing, and occasionally it affects my voice and causes headaches.

On the second day, I had chills. I have been sleeping a lot and drinking plenty of water. I experienced something similar about three years ago, and the doctor diagnosed it as a post-nasal drip and prescribed oral antihistamines.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

For your wet cough, I suggest you take Azithromycin 500 mg, one tablet daily in the morning for five days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take the medicines with take the medicines with their consent. Avoid ice cream, cold water, and carbonated beverages. Gargle with warm salt water at night regularly and brush your teeth before bed.

Please check back in after three days.

Thank you.