I have had a dry cough for 2 weeks, what should I do?
25-year-old woman
I have had a dry cough for 2 weeks, now nasal congestion for 2-3 days
I've tried cough syrup, codeine syrup, advils cold, benadryl, but nothing works. I don't know what to do anymore...
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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Good morning, Mrs,
Do you have other symptoms such as a runny nose, even a little, sneezing more or less frequently, itchy nose, eyes or throat?
25-year-old woman · 2 years ago
Hello,
The stinging throat is the main symptom for the last two weeks that causes my cough. Newly since two days nasal congestion (which I relieve by doing sinus rinses in the morning when I wake up). I thought of an allergy to mites/dust, but benadryl in capsule doesn't help, so I doubt... I have no other symptoms
25-year-old woman · 2 years ago
It keeps me awake, and the benadryl, codeine and nighttime cold advils that are supposed to make me sleepy do not help me sleep...
Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Thanks for the feedback!
I would be inclined, in addition to nasal hygiene as often as necessary during the day, to suggest an anti-histamine such as Aerius or Claritin to name a few. These may well be more effective than Benadryl. You can get a good idea of their effectiveness after 5-7 days (if not sooner)
Given their non-effectiveness, I suggest stopping Advil Cold & Sinus as well as the codeine.
25-year-old woman · 2 years ago
Thank you very much I will try an anti-histamine!
Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
I would be happy to help you, if there is anything you need!
Tom Samaha, pharmacist
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