I've just finished my tuberculosis treatment earlier this April after nine months on medication, but then I caught COVID at the end of the month. Since then, I haven't had any COVID symptoms, and an HRCT showed no lung infections. However, I'm struggling with a persistent dry cough and an itchy throat. There's also white mucus that shows up every morning but only a little bit. I've tried Alex syrup and some home remedies like ginger and honey, but nothing seems to be working. What could be causing this ongoing cough, and should I be worried?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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take syrup ascoril and drink hot water

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That could be Gastritis,no need to worry avoid spicy foods visit Gastroenterologist for appropriate treatment.

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its better you avoid high altitude at this point

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