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I have a bad cough that will not go away no matter what i take and it is really bothering me what should i do ? i had a upper respiratory infection 3 weeks ago all other parts of the infection went away but the cough i took some of the meds from the in

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

First, : First, stay away from cigarette smoke. Drink lots of water, to help keep the mucous moist so that it can be expelled (at least 8 - 8 ounce glasses of water per day).Consider using an expectorant to help break up the mucuous and get it out of your system.

Answered 10/3/2016

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