I am having cough for last 4 days. I took an expectorant. But no use. So now what type of antibiotic I should take?

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No antibiotics if you don?t have an infection Cough can be of any cause and have it evaluated for the reason why it came on Don?t self medicate.

Aditya Agrawal · Accepted Answer

No antibiotics if you don?t have an infection Cough can be of any cause and have it evaluated for the reason why it came on Don?t self medicate.

Shashidhar · Answer

Antibiotics are to be taken only if there is an infection. Please read about the use of antibiotics (and it's dangers if abused ). You can take general precautions like gargling with salt water and taking warm and freshly prepared soups and homemade food. Avoid outside food. Keep observing for signs and symptoms like fever, headache, weakness etc and visit a doctor for examination.

Gauri Kadlaskar Palsule · Answer

1.Reach for fluids. As with any illness, staying hydrated is your first line of defense against coughing. If your cough stems from a dry throat, a little hydration might be all you need. Even if your cough is caused by something else, drinking plenty of fluids is never a bad idea
2 Make the fluids warm. For certain coughs, such as ones caused by congestion or sinus drainage, warm liquids can be even more effective than cold or room temperature ones.
3.Try saltwater. Particularly in cases of cold- or flu-related coughs, salt water is your friend.
4.Consider steam ? in some cases. Conventional wisdom often dictates that steam from a shower or a humidifier can help combat a cough; however, that?s only the case if your cough is due to dry air. 
If you?re coughing because of congestion, asthma, dust mites, or mold, among other causes, moist air could actually make your cough worse.
5.Stay upright. Being horizontal can cause mucus to drain into your throat. 
When sleeping with a cough, for example, you should prop up your head with pillows to prevent sinus drainage from pooling in your throat, causing you to cough.
6.Keep the air clean. Stay away from dirty air, including cigarette smoke.Particulates in the air could either be the source of your cough or worsen one that has other causes. 
Strong fragrances, such as perfumes, can cause some people to cough, even if they?re not irritating to others
7.Keep the air still. Avoid wind, ceiling fans, heaters, and air conditioners, because moving air can make coughs worse

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Sanjay Arora · Answer

FIRST OF WE SHOULD KNOW THE REASON OF COUGH PLS TELL ME YOUR TYPE OF WORK AND IF YOU FEEL SOME DRYNESS IN THROAT AND IF ANY FEVER IS THERE AND IF YOUR WEIGHT IS OK.LOTS OF THINGS ARE TO BE CONSIDER SO KINDLY CONSULT PRIVATELY SO THAT MEDICINE CAN BE SUGGESTED PROPERLY.
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