Can injections cure a persistent cough?

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Hello doctor! I have a cough and have been taking oral pills for 13 days at Western drugstores, but the condition has not improved, but the cough is getting worse. So the doctor asked me if there is any injection to treat cough? Thank you doctor!
Luong Thi Hai Yen (1991)
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Hello! Prolonged cough is often caused by many causes, the most common being respiratory infections (pharyngitis, laryngitis, pneumonia...). In addition, it can be caused by some diseases such as: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, allergic cough, bronchial asthma, lung tumor... You have been taking the drug for 13 days, but the initial diagnosis is unknown. What kind of drug treatment, cough again. You should stop the drug and go to a medical facility for a doctor to check, take a film, test to find the right cause and treat it thoroughly.
Injections are only used in case of necessity (usually serious illness) and must be monitored at the Hospital. You can schedule an appointment at a respiratory specialist at any Vinmec Health System hospital. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Thank you for sending your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards!
Master, Doctor Tong Van Hoan - Emergency Resuscitation Doctor - Emergency Resuscitation Department - Vinmec Danang International Hospital