Do antibiotics needed for long lasting cough?
Patient: MY DAUGHTER HAVING COUGH FOR 3 WEEKS NOW,THE FIRST WEEK I BROUGHT HER IN AN DOCTOR AND THE DOCTOR GAVE HER ANTIBIOTIC.SHE FINISHED  TAKING THE ANTIBIOTIC FOR 1 WEEK.BUT AFTER THAT SHES STILL HAVING COUGH BUT MAYBE IN ONE DAY SHE WILL JUST HAVING COUGH MAYBE 5 TIME Doctor: Hi,welcome to healthcare magic forum.Usually,we do a sputum AFB to rule out tuberculosis if cough persist more than 2-3 weeks.But,since she responded to treatment,and cough has come down,we can try a cough suppressant like dextromethorphan,and antihistaminics for 5-7 days(I guess she has no fever/yellow sputum).It may help.If cough still persist,you please see your doctor and do sputum examination.Mean while,avoid dusty/cold environment.I hope you will find this information useful.Thank you.