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∙ 10y agoThere are a number of different things that could lead to one having a dry cough. Some things that could cause this are Allergies, asthma, infection, cancer or medications such as blood pressure tablets. If one suffers from a dry cough for any length of time it is best to seek the advice of a physician.
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You have had a cough for three weeksit is a dry tickly cough you have taken medicationbut it still persists any advice please?
You could have acid reflux, asthma, or bronchitis...or many other underlying causes. This is why cough supressants say not to take for more than X # of days. You should see a doctor if cough persists.
You have several days of a dry cough which sometimes causes shortness of breath you did a chest xray and all seemd normal except for the finding of tortuous aorta Does that require attention?
Yes, you need to follow up with your physician. The cough could be related.
Can a change in diet stop whooping cough symptoms?
Once you become infected with whooping cough, it can take one to three weeks for signs and symptoms to appear. They're usually mild at first and resemble those of a common cold: Runny nose Nasal congestion Sneezing Red, watery eyes A mild fever Dry cough
What are the symptoms of whooping cough and how is it prevented?
Whooping cough starts mild and acts like a cold with symptoms like runny nose, congestion, sneezing, dry cough and a mild fever. Symptoms may worsen after a few weeks and may have vomiting and cough with a high pitched "whooping" sound between breathes.
What are some of the causes of a flaky scalp?
The most common cause of a flaky scalp is dry skin. A skin condition called eczema can also cause one to have a flaky scalp. Dermatitis and psoriasis can also lead one to develop a flaky scalp.
What is the cough of a common cold like?
The cough that accompanies a cold is usually intermittent and dry.
You have had a mild sore throat sporadic loss in voice and a dry cough for 5 weeks what could this be?
maybe it could be laringitis, just with a common cough
What diseases does Iceland moss treat?
Common cold, fever, dry cough, bronchitis, gastroenteritis.
What are some common measles symptoms?
Measles symptoms invariably include fever, together with at least one of these, cough, runny nose, swollen eyelids, dry hacking cough, watery eyes, sneezing, and sensitivity to light.
Why do ace inhibitors cause a cough?
ACE-inhibitors cause an increase in bradykinin, this can cause a dry cough in some patients.
What are symptoms of asbestos disease?
Asbestos disease typically affects the human lungs and causes damage in a variety of ways. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, crackling sounds in the lungs, dry cough, and a feeling of fatigue.
What can cause a chronic cough for 7 months?
Common causes of cough include infections (eg colds and flu), asthma, smoking and acid reflux. Since coughing causes irritation to the airways, which can itself cause coughing, a dry cough can persist even when its original cause has gone. There is little evidence that cough suppressant medications are any more effective than placebo, but if you find that taking a medicine helps, you can buy them from a pharmacist. Other self-care measures include steam inhalation (from a bowl or from hot drinks), and sucking sweets. If you have a dry cough (ie one that is not bringing up mucus), you should try to resist the urge to cough, to help stop the cycle of cough-irritation-cough.
Can hiccups cause dry cough?
There is a list of 230 conditions that can trigger dry cough, but hiccups are not on the list. A few of things that can cause dry cough are bronchitis, croup, allergies, and the flu.
Im 14 and you have some questions about dxm to get high?
how much do i need to get high off of robitussin dry cough forte is it safe to use dry cough forte? how long will it take to get high?
What are the symptoms of developing Whooping Cough?
Though these symptoms can result in whooping cough they could also just be a common cold. The symptoms are runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, watery eyes, a mild fever, and a dry cough.
You have had a cough for three weeksit is a dry tickly cough you have taken medicationbut it still persists any advice please?
You could have acid reflux, asthma, or bronchitis...or many other underlying causes. This is why cough supressants say not to take for more than X # of days. You should see a doctor if cough persists.
How do you treat a dry tickly cough?
Avoid dust, gas, some, dry and cold air. Use humidifier Use Syrup and Tablets
