I'm having a tough time with a dry cough for about 34 weeks now, and I've tried all sorts of syrups like Cofdex and Honitus, but nothing's helping. It's gotten to the point where I'm having really bad headaches. Could you please provide some advice on what I should do next?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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use SYP ascoril 5ml thrice a day

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm experiencing this pain in my upper chest, especially when I breathe deeply, cough, sneeze, or laugh, but I don't have a fever. However, I've got this dry cough going on. This has been happening for about a week and a half now. I'm a regular smoker, maybe around 3 to 4 cigarettes a day. Could this be something serious, or is it linked to my smoking habits? What should I do?

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