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What over counter drug can i get for non productive cough, wheezing, crackling for 2 months?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Only one: If your symptoms go away with an antihistamine only (benadryl, claritin, (loratadine) zyrtec or allegra) not any combination pill then this is due to allergies & you should remove all fragrances, aerosols, smoke,candles, in skin care & home. If one of these does not work in an hour & your cough persists you MUST see a doctor to find out the cause. It could be something serious. Naturally, if you smoke, quit.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Pl see ur PCP: If you have wheezing, dry cough , need to see your doctor instead of treating by yourself if it is the first time. If you are a known asthmatic, smoker , COPD patient even in that case it isbetter to see your doctor ,. Need to be examines so that things like bronchitis, asthma, are not missed. Sometimes some other serious conditions potentially can happen / Zdon't know ur age, tobacco +/-, fever+-

Answered 11/21/2014

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