Question 1

i'm having trouble finding an answer. i have been coughing up one little white speck at a time randomly. they don't stink and i don't have tonsils.

Accepted Answer

Mucous?: Probably just some excess mucous that is normally secreted in the back of the throat, near the common passageway of the throat and nose. If you're really concerned something is wrong, consider a consultation with an ENT specialist. Hope this helps!

Question 2

i am noticing black specks in my cough . i usually do cough when i exposed to polluted area.but earlier black specks were not there and i don't smoke.

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Cough with sputum: Please elaborate more about your bronchial secretions, time of day,colour,frecuency  And associated Symptoms

Question 3

how to cure cough?

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There really is: no cure but products with guanefisin can help as can tea and honey and cough drops

Question 4

what  helps with cough?

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The cause of the: Cough determines the treatment. For example if your cough is secondary to heart burn or reflux, then the treatment life style changes, dietary changes and the use of antacids. If the cough is due to a cold, upper respiratory infection, the treatment is time, fluids and time. If it gets real bad you may try cough syrups. There are many other causes and thus the same process... Good luck. Dr. B.

Question 5

how to not cough too hard?

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Strength...: The strength of your cough is difficult to control since coughing is a reflex. But, once the etiology of your cough is diagnosed by your doctor, your cough can be treated so that the cough will be less. If you smoke, your doctor can help you to quit which will decrease airway i flammation and decrease your cough.

Question 6

how to cure cough completely?

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Find cause: The treatment for cough can involve using simple cough suppressants or may require therapy,  Without knowing all your symptoms, chronic medical conditions etc it is not possible to give definitive advise.  Please see your physician for examination

Question 7

i have high cough what to do?

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Cough remedies: Not sure what you mean by "high" cough? Hydrate well.   Consider using a warm air vaporizer. Mix several teaspoons of honey into herbal tea  with a squeeze of lemon juice.  Or make tea with 2 tsp of marshmallow root bark per 1cup of hot water (steep in a covered pot for at least 5 minutes).  Drink several times a day or as needed to relieve coughing. See a physician if your cough is not resolving.

Question 8

i have had a cough for a year?

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Doctor: Please see a doctor before you cough up a lung. No kidding, this is obviously not going away. This is going on 11 months too long.

Question 9

i have a cough how to stop it?

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Cough: You need to find out the CAUSE of the cough.  Please see your doc.  It MAY be an allergy or a reaction to a medication, or something else.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

what medicine i need if i have cough?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the cause of the cough. Popular over the counter med is dextromethorphan. With a prescription, codeine or hydrocodone is effective but has side effects. There are others.

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I'm having trouble finding an answer. i have been coughing up one little white speck at a time randomly. they don't stink and i don't have tonsils.

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