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How can i get rid of a bad chesty cough? have been taking robitussin (guaifenesin) and was prescribed an inhaler for related breathing problems. cough won't go away

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Post-viral?: Several common "cold" viruses leave behind a hang-on cough (=post-viral cough) for 2-3 (and sometimes 5) weeks. If otherwise well, your provider may consider a burst of prednisone for 3 days to try to "shut off" this response, which is closer to allergic than infectious. Good luck!

Answered 11/16/2014

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A member asked:

How can i get rid of a bad chesty cough? have been taking robitussin (guaifenesin) and was prescribed an inhaler for related breathing problems. cough won't go away

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

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