I was researching side effects of the medication I take cause I am having coughing episodes very often. It starts with a tickling sensation in my throat and then I sneeze. The coughing can last up to 10 minutes. I am taking enalapril, dializiam, and montekaulast ( generic for singular)
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be due to:1. Enalapril induced cough. Under such condition, kindly consult your treating Doctor and discuss regarding change of the medication. Your symptoms will be relieved with that.2. Allergic tracheo-bronchitis. Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X-ray of the chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Management includes:1. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief.2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.3. A course of antibiotics may be taken to prevent secondary bacterial attack.4. Maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. 5. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. Wishing you a good health. Take care.