I'm really struggling with a persistent dry cough since I had COVID about a year ago. I've tried all sorts of syrups and tablets, but nothing seems to fully get rid of it. What do you think I should do next? Any specific medicines you could recommend?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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take one course of antibiotics

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with this cough for about 10 days now and it isn't just a dry cough. There's some sputum that comes out every now and then. Should I be worried about this, and is there something specific I should be doing to help it go away?

take syrup ascoril twice daily

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I've been dealing with this stubborn dry cough for nearly two months now. It's not the first time either I usually get it once a year. In the past, my doctor recommended this medication called Benocide fort, and it seemed to work. I know there's something about eosinophils being off balance with me, but I haven't done a blood test or taken Benocide fort yet this time. Nothing else is helping, and the cough is so bad that I'm getting chest cramps, especially at night and in the morning. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

You may need to take anti Histamine tablets and steroid bronchodialator inhalers for long term benefits you might be suffering from allergic airway disorder

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I'm feeling pretty uneasy these past three days because of some breathing issues. It's odd because I can run for 2 km without any trouble, but when I'm lying down, I'm experiencing shortness of breath. I'm also dealing with a bit of a dry cough. My blood pressure and oxygen levels are normal, though. What could be causing these symptoms?

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