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I have really severe tickly dry cough that sometimes i vomit. its there the last week and half. now my ribs and stomach are so sore from coughing?

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Cough with sore ribs: Try the OTC delsym (dextromethorphan) for your cough or get a codeine preparation from your doctor. The rib pain can be treated with Motrin or in severe cases, a mild muscle relaxant. You can always try gargling with chloroseptic OTC . Good luck and feel better!

Answered 11/2/2020

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