Question 1

how can a nighttime cough medication be both a cough suppressant and an expectorant?

Accepted Answer

In the lungs nothing: Between the lungs (in the "mediastinum") there is a proliferation of scar tissue that can lead to coonstriction of the large central vessels and airways leading into the lung.  The cause is often blamed on a fungal infection, but in some people the cause is unknown.

Question 2

please recommend a cough suppressant for a baby?

Accepted Answer

None!!: There is no cough suppressant that is proven safe and effective for a baby . Unless the cough is due to wheezing, where medication may help. Home remedies also do not really work. A vaporizer, fluids and saline nose drops are a bit helpful and safe, but are not neccessarily very effective.

Question 3

what is the best nonprescription cough suppressant?

Accepted Answer

Honey: The best nonprescription cough suppressant shown to be successful in studies and even endorsed by the american academy of pediatrics is honey!

Question 4

is it ok to give my seven year old cough suppressant medicine?

Accepted Answer

Cough: It is best not to give cough suppressant medication too many side effects may occur.

Question 5

left over cough from bronchitis that's been gone for 2 or 3 weeks, still have the cough. will a regular cough suppressant work for now?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's not unusual for a cough to last for 4-6 weeks after a bout of bronchitis.  Over the counter cough suppressants are good to take to control your symptoms.  Drink plenty of liquids.  Honey can help soothe your throat if it becomes inflamed from the coughing.

Question 6

what are the differences between a cough suppressant and an expectorant?

Accepted Answer

Expectorants thin: Expectorants make mucus thinner and easier to cough up, and should be used with loose, productive coughs.  Suppressants inhibit coughing and are best used with dry, non-productive coughs.

Question 7

what is the name of cough suppressant with vicodin?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocodone: Not the best to take a combined medication for cough. Plain Codeine or dextromethorphan is a fine cough suppressor.

Question 8

what is better at night - cough suppressant or expectorant?

Accepted Answer

Cough is useful: Those products have colorants, flavors, antihistamines and a lot of other stuff that doesn't help you recover. Why use it? Cough helps get the mucus out and is designed to clear your respiratory system. Don't suppress it.

Question 9

can you use hydroxyzine as a cough suppressant for a 5 year old boy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Hydroxyzine can be safely given to 5-year-olds.  It is important to have him examined to determine potential causes for his cough.  If it is new and there is congestion, then hydroxyzine may provide some relief of congestion and sedative side effects may improve sleep.  If chronic cough, things to consider are allergy, asthma, chronic sinus infection, foreign body, etc

Question 10

what is an effective over the counter cough suppressant for the common cold?

Accepted Answer

Dextromethorphan: Dextromethorphan. Often combined with other products to help with other symptoms.

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Left over cough from bronchitis that's been gone for 2 or 3 weeks, still have the cough. will a regular cough suppressant work for now?

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What are the differences between a cough suppressant and an expectorant?

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What is the name of cough suppressant with vicodin?

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What is better at night - cough suppressant or expectorant?

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What is an effective over the counter cough suppressant for the common cold?

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