Question 1

is there any possible harm in going to sleep with a cough drop in your mouth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It could be inhaled and cause choking.
Sugared cough drops would be bad for you teeth causing decay or weakening the enamel.

Question 2

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 3

what does it mean when men tired? has a head cold cough, head and nose last few day's but seem's to always fall asleep. takes fluoxetine tablet's.

Accepted Answer

You named reasons: Both a head cold and fluoxetine cause fatigue. Is your man getting at least 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep? Eating well? Depressed? All can contribute.

Question 4

is it okay to take a cough drop with benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night to go to sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Should be ok.  Check lozenge ingredients and make sure they're compatible with benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Question 5

coughed hard w a cough drop in mouth, it slid down throat, felt like i was going to choke. then kept sliding. any chance of aspiration or is it ok?

Accepted Answer

You should be fine: It doesn't seem like your symptoms worsened after it. Most likely it went down to your stomach rather than lungs.

Question 6

hi. i slept with a cough drop in my mouth a couple of nights ago and i have a sore i the middle of my tongue now. also my lower gums are hurting and t?

Accepted Answer

Not good: Not wise to go to bed with anything in your mouth as it could accidentally be aspirated.  Cough drops high in sugar which feed the bacteria that cause cavities.  Sore on tongue and inflamed gums may be from other oral problems.  Pleased see your Dentist for appropriate treatment.

Question 7

consumed cough drop during exercise.postexercise swallowing food burns roof of mouth and esophagus as food travels through the areas. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Have LPR maybe?: Avoid foods &amp; behavior that delay stomach emptying &amp;/or relax the lower esophageal sphincter--spicy, greasy food, mints, alcohol, tobacco, chocolate, tomato-based products, caffeinated &amp; fizzy drinks, eating before bedtime, exercises. Lose weight. Elevate head of bed on blocks. Can try otc acid blocker for relief (h2's: tagamet, zantac, (ranitidine) pepcid; ppi's: prilosec, prevacid,nexium). Eval if persistent

Question 8

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 9

its been 5 days since ive gotten my wisdom teeth removed, when can i safely use a cough drop? and how can i tell that my sockets are closing?

Accepted Answer

Anytime: you can use them anytime but there is not a cough after extraction.  Sockets close when you cannot taste blood in the mouth

Question 10

my front teeth is experiencing sensitivity whether it is cold or hot food or even a cough drop. of course i googled it and it said something about a gum disease or even a root canal it just started happening what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

: What this means is you have a serious dental problem that needs to be examined by a dentist not google. If you don't want to lose any teeth see your dentist now.

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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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What does it mean when men tired? has a head cold cough, head and nose last few day's but seem's to always fall asleep. takes fluoxetine tablet's.

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Is it okay to take a cough drop with benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night to go to sleep?

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Coughed hard w a cough drop in mouth, it slid down throat, felt like i was going to choke. then kept sliding. any chance of aspiration or is it ok?

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Hi. i slept with a cough drop in my mouth a couple of nights ago and i have a sore i the middle of my tongue now. also my lower gums are hurting and t?

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Consumed cough drop during exercise.postexercise swallowing food burns roof of mouth and esophagus as food travels through the areas. what is this?

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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

A member asked:

Its been 5 days since ive gotten my wisdom teeth removed, when can i safely use a cough drop? and how can i tell that my sockets are closing?

A member asked:

My front teeth is experiencing sensitivity whether it is cold or hot food or even a cough drop. of course i googled it and it said something about a gum disease or even a root canal it just started happening what does this mean?

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