Suggest remedy for chest pains and headaches due to dry hacking cough
Patient: I have had a dry hacking cough for over a week now. Its giving me chest pains during the night when I lay down and headaches during the day. Have been taking day nurse during day and night nurse at night. Am never normally ill so this is getting me down. What can I do? Would be grateful for any advice please. Thank-you Doctor: Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chest pains and headaches due to dry hacking cough which is due to upper respiratory tract infection. It could be due to impaired immunity of your body. I would suggest you take nasal decongestant sprays, Antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. Co amoxiclav is best treatment option. You should take steam inhalation. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get chest X-ray and pulmonary function tests done to check extent of infection and start treatment accordingly.You should take Take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan for 4-5 days. Maintain proper hygiene and avoid cold liquids and spicy food.  Do warm saline gargles. Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari