Chronic cough 18018...India
A 20-year-old male student had been suffering from a dry cough for two years since Aug 2023. The cough occurred daily, often becoming severe at night, at times preventing sleep altogether. It worsened markedly in cold weather, like in winter, forcing him to miss college sometimes. There was no history of any preceding viral illness. On detailed enquiry, the patient revealed that his cough was probably due to exposure to a dusty environment while working in the metro railway system in early 2023. He took allopathic medication from Jan 2024 for about a month but discontinued it because of minimal relief and its potential side effects.
On 11 Sept 2025, he approached the practitioner and was given:
CC19.6 Cough chronic….TDS
Treatment progress:
- 21 Sept 2025: 90% improvement in intensity and duration of coughing bouts.
- 28 Sept 2025: Cough disappeared, no more sleep disruption.
- 8 Nov 2025: Remedy stopped after gradual reduction.
As of Feb 2026, patient continues to remain well with no relapse even during peak winter.