My wife's been dealing with a dry cough for over two months now. We did an X-ray and some blood tests, and the doctor thinks it's an allergy. She's already been through three courses of tablets, but there's still no improvement. What do you think we should do next? Do you have any suggestions?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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Patient is advised sputum for AFB and culture and sensitivity tests. Allso atab doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 7 days, syp salbutomol 10 ml thrice daily ,tb levocetrizine 10 mg bedtime pulmonologist opinion .

Answered 04/07/2025

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I've noticed my eosinophil levels are higher than normal and I experienced some allergies recently. The symptoms have lessened, but I'm still dealing with an itchy sensation. How can I bring my eosinophil counts back to a normal range?

To reduce the eosinophil count and alleviate the itchy sensation, you can take over-the-counter antihistamines like Cetirizine (10mg once daily) or Loratadine (10mg once daily). Additionally, you can use a corticosteroid cream like Hydrocortisone 1% to relieve itching. Make sure to avoid allergens that trigger your allergies and maintain good hygiene to prevent further allergic reactions. If symptoms persist, consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and management.

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