I suffer from a chronic cough and cold, with breathing difficulties in the early morning, during sleep at night, and sometimes after sneezing. What medication should I take to relieve these symptoms? | Apollo Pharmacy

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I suffer from a chronic cough and cold, with breathing difficulties in the early morning, during sleep at night, and sometimes after sneezing. What medication should I take to relieve these symptoms?

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I suffer from a chronic cough and cold, with breathing difficulties in the early morning, during sleep at night, and sometimes after sneezing. What medication should I take to relieve these symptoms?

Asked by Female, 35 · 3 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

3 days ago

Your symptoms, particularly early morning and nighttime breathing difficulties, suggest a possible airway sensitivity or cough-variant asthma, often triggered by allergies. I highly recommend consulting a doctor for a proper diagnosis, which may include a breathing test. For symptom relief, a physician may prescribe an inhaled bronchodilator (such as salbutamol) for quick breathing relief, or an inhaled corticosteroid (such as fluticasone) to reduce airway inflammation. Antihistamines (like cetirizine) can also help if allergic sneezing is a trigger. Please consult a healthcare professional to get an accurate prescription tailored to your needs.

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