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Common Causes & Remedies For Dry Cough

Written by Dr Rajesh Bhardwaj

Topic: Digestive WellnessPublished March 20, 2020

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This article is about Dry Cough - that common cough which can come at any time, can cause immense distress during the day to you as well as people around you, and sometimes keep you awake at nights!rnWhat are the common causes?rnPOST NASAL DRIP - Nasal allergies, nasal infections, enlarged adenoids are some of the commonest causes of a post nasal drip- there are constant irritating secretions from the nose and nasopharynx which causes cobblestoning of the throat mucosa leading to constant irritation in the throat and a cough.rnGASTRO OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISORDER (GERD)/ LPR - Though GERD and LPR (Laryngol Pharyngeal Reflux) are slightly different disorders, it is now well understood that acidity and reflux are a common cause of chronic dry cough. These patients normally have a cough that is worse on lying down. They will typically complain of a choked and dry throat on waking up in the morning. rnASTHMA - As yet undiagnosed Asthma can cause a dry cough. This cough is usually seasonal - during spring and autumn typically and is associated with breathing difficulty and wheezing may be heard.rnUPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS - URTI which is usually Viral in origin, cause glandular hyperplasia, increasing mucus secretion. They also inflame the mucosa leading to cough. rnThere are other causes as well, including smoking, exposure to the polluted and smoky environment, lung cancer, Interstitial lung disease etc.rnWhat Should I Do?rnInitially, if symptoms are just a mild dry cough you may try home remedies including steam inhalation etc. You may also use over the counter simple cough suppressants.rnIn case the cough persists, kindly have yourself checked out. The doctor, after examining you, may like to ask for some investigations like a blood count, allergy testing, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) and an X-Ray of the chest if indicated.rnReport early if:rnThere is bloodstained secretion/ coughrnCough associated with breathlessnessrnCough with high fever and constitutional symptomsrnCough with Chest painrnCough in a Chronic SmokerrnRemember - Cough is a protective human reflex to get rid of unwanted secretions/ foreign body etc. It may be a symptom but is not a disease by itself. If you are looking for tonsil stone treatment then kindly visit our Centre: Address - D 3/14, Vasant Vihar, Lane opposite, Vasant Vihar Club, Opp Shri Ram School New Delhi, Delhi 110057. For an appointment - Please call at +919871150032.

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Dr (Major) R k Bhardwaj joined the armed forces medical college (afmc), Poona in 1978, and graduated as an MBBS in Oct 1982. From 1982 to 1997 he served in various capacities in the army medical corps including tours of duty at Siachen glacier and at Jaffna in Sri Lanka where he was intimately involved in the triage, management, and evacuation of battle casualties.
In 1987 he completed his diploma in ENT(DLO) from IGMC (mayo hospital) at Nagpur. From 1988 to 1990 he completed his ms in ENT from afmc at Poona where he was awarded the silver medal for standing first in ent in afmc. He was awarded the 'chief of army staff commendation card' for meritorious duty. From 1991 to 1993 he worked
as an ent specialist at Chandigarh where he performed a large number of ent surgeries and endoscopic procedures. In 1993 he was posted to army hospital (r&r hospital) the largest and most prestigious military medical establishment. He honed his surgical and diagnostic skills and was made a recognized postgraduate guide of the Delhi University.
In 1997 he left the army and has since then been in active practice. Apart from being attached to various prestigious hospitals of south Delhi including Sitaram Bhartiya institute, max med centre, Indian spinal injuries centre (Vasant Kunj) he has a well-equipped ent centre at Vasant vihar where he practices every evening.
Dr Bhardwaj is actively involved in his association affairs where he has been the editor of the news journal apart from being a member of the executive for many years. He was the secretary of the association in 2001-2002 and was the president of the All India association, Delhi branch from 2004 to 2005.
Dr Bhardwaj was the health consultant with the media group tv today network which includes "Aaj Tak and headlines today'. Presently he was health consultant with star news and was involved in bringing out the weekly health program called - 'Apna khayal rakhiyega'. Dr Bhardwaj was the doctor on a panel with the Shri ram school, Vasant vihar and has carried out the annual medical examinations at the heritage school and bloom public school. He contributes articles for the parenting magazine. the specialist at Chandigarh where he performed a large number of ent surgeries and endoscopic procedures.
In 1993 he was posted to army hospital (r&r hospital) the largest and most prestigious military medical establishment. He honed his surgical and diagnostic skills and was made a recognized postgraduate guide of the Delhi University.

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