What could be causing my recurring wet cough and forehead and eye pain, given my history of a crooked nasal passage (deviated septum), a nasal spur, a past lung breathing test, and recent recovery from COVID-19, and are Montek LC, Azithromycin, and Tossex syrup the correct medications to treat it? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What could be causing my recurring wet cough and forehead and eye pain, given my history of a crooked nasal passage (deviated septum), a nasal spur, a past lung breathing test, and recent recovery from COVID-19, and are Montek LC, Azithromycin, and Tossex syrup the correct medications to treat it?

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What could be causing my recurring wet cough and forehead and eye pain, given my history of a crooked nasal passage (deviated septum), a nasal spur, a past lung breathing test, and recent recovery from COVID-19, and are Montek LC, Azithromycin, and Tossex syrup the correct medications to treat it?

Asked by Female, 36 · 27 days ago

Veda Maddala

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26 days ago

Your recurring wet cough, forehead, and eye pain are likely due to sinus congestion and post-nasal drip, which can be worsened by your deviated septum, nasal spur, and recent recovery from COVID-19. These factors easily cause fluid buildup and sinus pressure. Your prescribed medications are highly relevant: Montek LC (montelukast and levocetirizine) helps reduce allergic swelling, Tossex syrup calms the cough, and Azithromycin is an antibiotic to target potential bacterial infections. Please consult your doctor to confirm if an active bacterial infection is present before starting the antibiotic.

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What could be causing my recurring wet cough and forehead and eye pain, given my history of a crooked nasal passage (deviated septum), a nasal spur, a past lung breathing test, and recent recovery from COVID-19, and are Montek LC, Azithromycin, and Tossex syrup the correct medications to treat it?

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