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Lung & Breathing Conditions
Question #26392
137 days ago
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Persistent Coughing for Two Weeks

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Ik ben heel de tijd aan het kuchen. Echt al bijna 2 weken ik wordt er echt heel erg moe van. Van al dat gekuch

How would you describe the cough?:

- Other

Have you noticed any other symptoms accompanying the cough?:

- Fever

Do you have any known allergies or respiratory conditions?:

- No known conditions
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having a persistent cough for almost two weeks along with fever and significant fatigue suggests that this is likely more than just simple throat irritation. It could be caused by a respiratory infection such as a viral upper respiratory infection, bronchitis, or possibly a mild chest infection. Continuous coughing can exhaust your body and throat muscles, which explains why you feel very tired. Since fever is present, it indicates your body is fighting an infection, and if the cough lasts longer than 2–3 weeks, worsens, or is accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, thick yellow/green mucus, or high fever, you should see a doctor for examination and possibly a chest check or medication. In the meantime, rest well, drink plenty of warm fluids, use steam inhalation, and consider honey or cough syrups for relief. In conclusion, this appears to be a lingering respiratory infection that needs supportive care and medical evaluation if it does not improve soon.

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Als u al bijna 2 weken voortdurend hoest en daarbij ook koorts heeft, kan dit wijzen op een luchtweginfectie, zoals een virale infectie, bronchitis of soms een bacteriële infectie. Wat u kunt doen: Veel rust nemen en voldoende water of warme dranken drinken. Warme thee met honing kan de keel verzachten en het hoesten verminderen. U kunt eventueel een hoestdrank (bijvoorbeeld met dextromethorfan) gebruiken als de hoest erg storend is. Paracetamol kan helpen bij koorts of pijn. Omdat de hoest langer dan 2 weken aanhoudt en er koorts aanwezig is, is het verstandig om een arts te raadplegen. De arts kan uw longen onderzoeken en zo nodig extra tests doen om te bepalen of er bijvoorbeeld bronchitis of een andere infectie aanwezig is. Zoek sneller medische hulp als: de koorts hoog blijft of langer dan een paar dagen aanhoudt u kortademig wordt u pijn op de borst krijgt u bloed ophoest

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A cough lasting nearly two weeks with fever may be due to a respiratory infection such as bronchitis, viral infection, or sometimes bacterial infection. Rest, warm fluids, steam inhalation, and cough relief medicines may help reduce symptoms, but persistent coughing with fever should not be ignored. Consult a General Physician or Pulmonologist for proper examination and treatment, especially if the cough worsens, produces mucus, or causes breathing difficulty.

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Hello dear See cough could be allergic or pyogenic with infection Iam suggesting some medication for improvement Please take them for atleast a week Tablet augmentin 625 mg twice a day for 5 days Warm salt water rinses 6 hourly a day for 5 days Tablet montair lc once a day for 3 days Ginger honey combination solution twice a day for 1 week Stream twice a day for 1 week Zincovit multivitamin therapy onca a day for 1 month Avoid curd and ice cream Avoid junk food Vicks vapirab twice a day for 1 week over chest and neck Hot fomentation application twice a day for 1 week Tablet paracetamol 500 mg 6 hourly on occurence of fever only In case of no improvement consult ENT surgeon in person for better clarity Hopefully you recover soon Regards

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Hello Thanks for sharing. Since your cough has lasted almost two weeks, is constant, and is making you tired, plus you have a fever, I need a bit more info to guide you.

Is your cough dry (no mucus) or wet (with phlegm/mucus)?

Rx- Tab Amoxicillin 625 mg - twice a day for 5 days Tab Paracetamol 500 mg - twice a day for 5 days Tab Montac lc - once a day at night for 5 days Syrup Asthakind - twice a day

Home Remedies for Cough and Fatigue

1. Warm fluids: Sip on warm water, herbal teas (like ginger or tulsi), or warm soups. This soothes the throat and helps loosen mucus. 2. Steam inhalation: Inhale steam from a bowl of hot water (cover your head with a towel) for 5–10 minutes. This can relieve congestion and soothe airways. 3. Honey: Take a spoonful of honey (if you’re not diabetic) before bed—it coats the throat and can reduce coughing. 4. Rest: Make sure you’re getting enough sleep and rest, as your body needs time to recover. 5. Avoid irritants: Stay away from smoke, dust, and strong perfumes, which can worsen coughing. 6. Saltwater gargle: Gargle with warm salt water a few times a day to reduce throat irritation.

Thank you

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Hello

Rx

Tab Moxclav 625 mg -1-0-1 for 5 days after food Tab Paracetamol 500 mg - 6 hourly if you have temperature / pain Tab Montek lc - one at night for 5 days after food Syrup ambroxil 5ml thrice a day

Drink plenty of warm water Rest, avoid smoke and cold air

Warm honey water → 1 spoon honey in warm water, 2–3× daily

Steam inhalation → breathe warm steam 10 minutes, 2× daily

I trust this helps Thank you Take care

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Vermoeidheid door een aanhoudende hoest van twee weken kan behoorlijk vervelend zijn. Er zijn meerdere oorzaken mogelijk voor een aanhoudende hoest, dus het is belangrijk om te overwegen wat er aan de hand kan zijn. Vaak voorkomende oorzaken zijn virale infecties zoals een verkoudheid of griep, allergieën, astma, of te maken met maagzuur dat naar de keel opstijgt (reflux). Als je daarnaast ook koorts, kortademigheid, of pijn op de borst ervaart, is het cruciaal om z.s.m. medische hulp in te roepen omdat deze symptomen op een ernstigere aandoening zouden kunnen duiden. Als je rookt, kan stoppen met roken helpen om de symptomen te verminderen. Een droge omgevingslucht kan de hoest ook verergeren, dus het overwegen om een luchtbevochtiger te gebruiken kan helpen als de lucht in huis droog is. Het drinken van warme dranken zoals thee met honing kan verzachtend zijn voor de keel en eventueel een beetje verlichting bieden. Over-the-counter hoestdranken zijn in sommige gevallen nuttig, maar vraag advies aan een apotheker of arts over welke het beste kan werken voor jouw situatie. Vermijd irriterende stoffen zoals rook en sterke geuren zover mogelijk. Het is echter belangrijk geen medisch advies te vervangen en het beste is om in je situatie niet te lang te wachten met het raadplegen van een arts, vooral als de hoest verergert of niet verbetert, of als je de genoemde alarmerende symptomen ervaart.

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