A 37-year-old member asked:
should i take benzonatate (aka. tessalon perles) for a chronic cough?
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Dr. Barry Bergmananswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Maybe: Tessalon pearls sometimes work very well. More importantly i would see your doctor to find out why you are coughing chronically. There is likely better medicines to take which may resolve your chronic cough. See your doctor.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to take cough remedies containing phenylephrine while pregnant?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
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Yes: You need to take only the recommended dose. Do not take any over-the-counter remedies that contain Aspirin or Ibuprofen or medications like them while pregnant.
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A member asked:
Is it normal for my baby to throw up after coughing?
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Dr. Irwin Berkowitzanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
No: The most common cause of vomiting after coughing is gastroesophageal reflux. A persistent severe cough with vomiting after the cough could be a sign of whooping cough, a very dangerous illness especially in infants.
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A member asked:
Do all babies throw up after coughing?
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Dr. Kathleen Forcieranswered
Specializes in General Practice
Yes: Infants and young children throw up after coughing so frequently that we have a medical term for it: post-tussive emesis. You don't need to see your doctor just because your child vomits a little bit of phlegm after coughing, but if you think he's having difficulty breathing, if he turns blue (not red) when coughing or if he passes out after coughing he definitely needs to be seen by a physician.
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A member asked:
My baby has a bad cough, should I be worried?
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Dr. Patricia Vuguinanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
respiratory : If the bay looks ok (eats and sleeps well and does not have a high fever) you can wait and see but if the baby is having any kind of dificulty or she/he is very young you should call your pediatrician, keep it hydrated.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What should I do if my baby keeps coughing up lots of mucus?
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Dr. Scott Katzanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Call Your Doctor: Your child needs to be examined to determine the cause of their symptoms. Some possibilities include a cold, allergies, bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia. The only way to know if it is serious is for your pediatrician to examine the child.
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