Question 1

when i cough it tastes like peroxide, is this normal or something to see about??

Accepted Answer

: If it doesn't disappear in a few days, see your GP.

Question 2

i am looking to see if there any otc cough medications that are available in the us that i would not normally find at a drugstore in canada?

Accepted Answer

May be a few, but: It should not matter. There are enough cough and cold medications on each side of the border, and such meds help somewhat but don't work very well. The just relieve some of the symptoms some of the time. Manufacturers want to have similar products on both sides of the border because that makes it more efficient for manufacturers.

Question 3

i am a smoker and smoke 5-6 cigarattes everyday. i have complaint of cough which is common in all smokers. however i see the cough color as black.

Accepted Answer

Smoke bits: Cigarette smoke may look white or grey, bit easentially is like any other--black. Think soot on fireplace walls, but in your lungs. 1/4--1/3 of a pack per day should be easy to stop by subtraction method: smoke one less every week (or two) until gone. Keep hands busy w/a pen or a few lollipops.

Question 4

i have bronchitis and have been treated but i still have a cough some productive and some not should i see my dr. again no pain at all.

Accepted Answer

Post-tussive cough.: When we're sick with an upper or lower respiratory infection, the cough tends to be the last symptom to clear.  This is called a post-tussive cough which, as you can surmise, means "post-cough cough".  The coughing itself makes the cough linger.  The solution?  Cough suppressant.  This cough, left untreated or unsurpassed, can last several weeks.  Be t never hurts to see doctor again to be sure.

Question 5

i was messing around with a friend and her micro glitter flew everywhere and if i turn on camera flash i can see it floating around and feel like i have to cough. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Nothing to do. No harm is likely.

Question 6

when is a cough worthy enough to see a gp?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: If cough is with fever

If cough lasts for more than a week

If you feel ill.

Question 7

what does it call if i see blood stain when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Hemoptysis....: Coughing blood is called hemoptysis. The most common cause of hemoptysis is bronchitis but malignancy must always be ruled out. So, see your doctor asap if you cough up blood. If you smoke, you need to quit to decrease airway inflammation and your doctor can also help with this.

Question 8

what does it mean when you see white discharge when you cough?

Accepted Answer

White cough is mucus: Whenever you cough, mucus in your airways and lungs is being brought up (expectorated). The color indicates cells are present in your mucus. Try drinking plenty of fluids, maybe add an expectorant, such as Guaifenesin (mucinex). Unless you are experiencing other symptoms, white mucus is ok.

Question 9

i've had a bad cough for 3 weeks, i've tried all over-the-counter medicines and see no sign of improvement.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Need to be seen by a doctor as may be bronchitis, walking pneumonia, allergies, sinusitis, asthma etc.

Question 10

my baby is 8 months and has had a  cough and congestested chest for 2 weeks. her cough does not sound better. should i see a dr?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes you should.  There are many reasons why your child can be coughing.  She needs to be evaluated to make sure she does not have asthma.

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When i cough it tastes like peroxide, is this normal or something to see about??

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I am looking to see if there any otc cough medications that are available in the us that i would not normally find at a drugstore in canada?

A member asked:

I am a smoker and smoke 5-6 cigarattes everyday. i have complaint of cough which is common in all smokers. however i see the cough color as black.

A member asked:

I have bronchitis and have been treated but i still have a cough some productive and some not should i see my dr. again no pain at all.

A member asked:

I was messing around with a friend and her micro glitter flew everywhere and if i turn on camera flash i can see it floating around and feel like i have to cough. what should i do?

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When is a cough worthy enough to see a gp?

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What does it call if i see blood stain when i cough?

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What does it mean when you see white discharge when you cough?

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I've had a bad cough for 3 weeks, i've tried all over-the-counter medicines and see no sign of improvement.

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My baby is 8 months and has had a cough and congestested chest for 2 weeks. her cough does not sound better. should i see a dr?

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