Question 1

what good to take for a cough?

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Depends: Robitussin dm or Mucinex (guaifenesin) dm are both good for productive coughs.  If really severe and unresponsive may consider Codeine based elixirs.

Question 2

what antibiotic to take for chronic cough with excessive phlegm and fever?

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See doctor: Since there are many causes for a chronic cough (lasting more than 3 monrh? ) one needs to establish the cause  before treating it. Antibiotic does not help a viral infection and its overuse has created MRSA.  If you have a persistent fever, you may need to get a bronchoscopy.  Since most chronic coughs are caused by more than a single factor, I suggest that you consult an allergist or pulmonologi

Question 3

what medicine to take for a dry cough?

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None work great: There is no great medicine for this.  Over the counter preparations may help but are mostly snake oil.   Honey and lemon tastes good and is benign and may help.  If you are a smoker stop. Inhalers may help if there is a reactive component to it.

Question 4

what medicine take for baby's cough?

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Depends on age: Most of  the cold medicines have been removed from use for those under 4 to 6 years old. For small infants, nasal saline and suction are the best. After 1 year old, you can do honey, which is a natural cough suppressant. Vicks on the chest in small amounts helps, as does warm steam. If the cough is not resolving, see your doctor.

Question 5

what can i take for an irritating cough?

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Coughing:  Mix hot water, 1 tsp. lemon juice &amp; 1 tsp. honey in a mug, then add more lemon juice or honey to taste, if desired. Sip the mixture slowly and inhale the steam from the hot liquid to help reduce congestion in the chest.  Or make tea with 2 tsp of Marshmallow root bark per 1 cup of hot water (steep in a covered pot for at least 5 minutes). Drink several times a day or as needed to relieve coughing

Question 6

i have got  strong cough what should i take?

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Depends...: The correct treatment for a cough depends on its cause. Possible etiologies for cough include infection like acute bronchitis or pneumonia, bronchospasm from any etiology like asthma, copd, gerd, sinus problem, etc. Since all of these have different treatments, you need to see your doctor so the etiology for your cough can be diagnosed and then the cough can be treated. Smoking cessation is needed.

Question 7

how long will it take to develop a smoker cough?

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Intersting question?: Some cough because they smell a ciggarate, or somke thier 1st one.
Advanced cases of smoker’s cough mean people can cough for a long time after waking to clear this phlegm. Smoker’s cough indicates you have damaged cilia, which aside from smoking can create other health hazards.

Question 8

i have a cough what is the best medicine i will take?

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Extra fluid: Drink extra water, this will loosen the secretions and allow you to cough up the material easier.

Question 9

cold cough since one week what medication should i take?

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Control symptoms : This may be viral. Control any fever that is present. Over the counter medications that have a nasal decongestant with cough suppressant would work the best. Drink plenty of fluids and get rest. If your symptoms do not improve over the next two days, you should see a doctor. Lack of resolution of symptoms suggests a bacterial infection.

Question 10

how to take care of cough during cold? i have cold issues

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Cough during cold: Cough may be from post nasal drip or bronchitis ( viral or bacterial) or both.For post nasal drip elevate head of bed, take antihistamine before bed, consider Vit C via pill or orange juice, hydrate w/2-3 liters/day water/gatorade.For bacterial infection may need antibiotics.Also may need inhaler or steroids if  reactive airways is an issue. F/U w/MD/urgent care.

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