Question 1

could someone possibly eat too many cough drops?

Accepted Answer

That depends: What type they are? Some are medicated & some are not.  Try this:  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 &gt;.

Question 2

is it bad to eat a lot of cough drops per day?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Please refer to the ingredients in the cough drop and follow the warnings.

Question 3

i eat cough drops almost as if they were candies, is that ok ???

Accepted Answer

Cough drops: Good afternoon! It depends on what ingredients are in the cough drops. If it contains pseudoephidrine you may cause your heart to race or make an arrhytmia(abnormal heart rhythm or rate) worse and you will get dry mouth. Or if they  contain guafensin the active ingredient in Robitussin (guaifenesin) you can get nausea vomiting etc. Just eat candy not cough drops...

Question 4

im 26 weeks pregnant, is it safe for me to eat cough drops??

Accepted Answer

: To provide a reasoned answer we would need to have a better description of what you mean by cough drop. Ingredients need to be listed in your post. In general most are likely fine, but you are welcome to start over and provide the ingredients for a better answer.

Question 5

2yrs. ago i was eating 50  halls cough drops a day, that's when i could no longer eat hot & spicy foods. now i have a sore tongue all the time. help?

Accepted Answer

GERD: In the absence of any visible abnormalities of the tongue, gerd is a cause of sore tongue.

Question 6

i got choked on my saliva as i was preparing to eat candy. and like it really choked me up good because like that was like a few hours ago and i still have a cough and my chest still hurts. should i just take a cough drop and sleep it off?

Accepted Answer

DYSPHAGIA: This may be just a one time occurrence for you.  If this becomes a repetitive event, I strongly urge you to see an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist for a formal hypopharyngeal examination.

Question 7

why would my tongue be numb when i eat or drink? has happened for a few days. it's a bit numb like i sucked on a cough drop.  i don't have allergies

Accepted Answer

Have you: Changed toothpastes recently?   Possible that you might be allergic to certain preservatives / foods / ingredients.  Recommend seeing your dentist or pcp for an evaluation.  Hope this helps.

Question 8

itchy throat & dysphagia only at night; better after i eat cough drops. developed sore throat; feels like something is stuck on right side. bothersome?

Accepted Answer

Itchy throat: An itchy throat in your sleep can be secondary to post nasal drip or acid reflux. You need to see your doctor to determine which it is and treat it accordingly.

Question 9

i have a sore throat, dry cough, and inflamed taste buds. i eat cough drops like candy, when i don't my throat is dry and irritated. ?

Accepted Answer

Dark brown honey: Cold Eze ( zinc) lozenges, warm water gargles, Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed. Cough drops are useless. But some Robitusssin DM, or a generic equivalent. gradma's tea and honey, nice warm chicken soupnd

Question 10

my sister is breastfeeding her 2 month baby she has a sore throat is safe for her to eat cough drops with honey?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cough drops with honey would not contain active bacteria.

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I eat cough drops almost as if they were candies, is that ok ???

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Im 26 weeks pregnant, is it safe for me to eat cough drops??

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2yrs. ago i was eating 50 halls cough drops a day, that's when i could no longer eat hot & spicy foods. now i have a sore tongue all the time. help?

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I got choked on my saliva as i was preparing to eat candy. and like it really choked me up good because like that was like a few hours ago and i still have a cough and my chest still hurts. should i just take a cough drop and sleep it off?

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Why would my tongue be numb when i eat or drink? has happened for a few days. it's a bit numb like i sucked on a cough drop. i don't have allergies

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Itchy throat & dysphagia only at night; better after i eat cough drops. developed sore throat; feels like something is stuck on right side. bothersome?

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I have a sore throat, dry cough, and inflamed taste buds. i eat cough drops like candy, when i don't my throat is dry and irritated. ?

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My sister is breastfeeding her 2 month baby she has a sore throat is safe for her to eat cough drops with honey?

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