Why does my cough continue to persist despite taking multiple rounds of medications?including antibiotics like Augmentin-625, Kefpod 200mg, and Azithromycin 500mg, acid reducers like Pan 40 and Rantac, and cough syrups like Ascoryl E, Grilinctus, Ascoryl D, and Asthalin DX?even though my chest X-ray was normal and I have recently quit smoking?
When you quit, your lungs begin to clear out trapped mucus, which can temporarily cause a persistent cough as they heal. Additionally, taking multiple antibiotics like Augmentin, Kefpod, and azithromycin, or mixing cough syrups like Ascoryl and Grilinctus, can sometimes irritate your airways further. Your cough might also stem from post-nasal drip or acid reflux. Please stay well-hydrated to soothe your throat. I gently recommend consulting a pulmonologist to safely review your medications and help your lungs recover naturally.