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Can copd patients take cough meds and or mucous thining meds?
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Yes: Yes, they can take both; sometimes they may be similar medicines so beware of additive side effects.
Answered 10/7/2012
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Yes and no: Be sure the over the counter product does not contain antihistamines which can dry secretions and possibibly make secretions more tenacious. Ask your physician or pharmacist before using such products.
Answered 12/9/2013
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