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Son took mucolytic and suppressant for 7 days.after meds he is still coughing, shud i continue giving the meds? for how long?its a lingering cough.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Coughing: By using a cough suppressant it becomes more difficult to expectorate the phlegm being produced by the mucolytic cough medicine. Stop the suppressant, use the vaporizer , push fluids and elevate his mattress while sleeping.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Son took mucolytic and suppressant for 7 days.after meds he is still coughing, shud i continue giving the meds? for how long?its a lingering cough.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Husar agreed

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