Medical Q&A Otorhinolaryngology

How can you manage a cough?

Published 22 April, 2024 | Answered by Dr. Vidit Rohit Shah
How can you manage a cough?
Patient Query

Hello Doctor,

My mother is feeling unwell, experiencing severe coughing. What should I do? I already bought her a cough syrup, but there's no improvement.

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Dr. Vidit Rohit Shah
Dr. Vidit Rohit Shah
Otolaryngologist / ENT
Now reading the answer...

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.

It's important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Avoid spicy, oily, fried, and very hot foods. Try to reduce your intake of cold water and beverages. Eat your meals at regular times and avoid overeating. Have a light and early dinner.

Regarding treatment, take the cough syrup you have, 2 spoons twice a day for 10 days. Additionally, take the combination tablet of Levocetrizine and montelukast once at night, after dinner, for 10 days (0-0-1). Also, take the combination capsule of Rabeprazole and domperidone once in the morning, before breakfast, for 10 days (1-0-0)

Thanks

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