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How to take care of cough during cold? i have cold issues
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Cough during cold: Cough may be from post nasal drip or bronchitis ( viral or bacterial) or both.For post nasal drip elevate head of bed, take antihistamine before bed, consider Vit C via pill or orange juice, hydrate w/2-3 liters/day water/gatorade.For bacterial infection may need antibiotics.Also may need inhaler or steroids if reactive airways is an issue. F/U w/MD/urgent care.
Answered 4/7/2017
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