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Can asthmatics take otc cough syrup? barking cough for 6wks lots of phlegm. 10 days antibiotics and 4 days steroids helped briefly but getting worse

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Cough syrup: You can take cough syrup as long as it doesnt contain codiene or dextromethorphan. Both drugs have a drying effect and makes it more difficult to expectorate.

Answered 10/22/2013

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A member asked:

Can asthmatics take otc cough syrup? barking cough for 6wks lots of phlegm. 10 days antibiotics and 4 days steroids helped briefly but getting worse

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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