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I had the flu, viral not bacterial, runny nose is over but I have very bad dry cough. doctor says i should wait. can i take anti-histamine?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - You could take an anti-histamine though I can tell you from now that it will not help much in reducing the cough - this kind of cough is known as post-viral cough, and is due to the irritation of the ... Read More
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No dr..not even have or had asthma but I felt for once that it might open a bit my bronchioles... mucosolvent..also..and of course I take honey and ginger ..so you think it is enough.... nothing s
Dr. Zakia Dimassi, Pediatrics - For now yes, these measures should suffice. If however you feel that the cough is getting worse or you experience chest pain while coughing, have your doctor examine your chest to rule out any complic... Read More
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I had the flu before with a cough. I treated it but the cough stayed with me. I've had it for around a month and there is some phlegm in my cough. Should I see a doctor or just take cough medicine?
Dr. Grace Abi Rizk, Family Medicine - You must see a doctor A chest X-Ray has to be done Sometimes the cough will last 3 month but since you have some phlegm and the cough is still the same a check up is required
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