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I have an upper respiratory viral infection. was given ben...(.?) little "pearls" to help suppress the cough but my throat is killing me...what to do

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Sodium benzonate: Pretty good non narcotic cough suppressant. But that's all it does may want to call physician may require antibiotics.

Answered 12/27/2012

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A member asked:

I have an upper respiratory viral infection. was given ben...(.?) little "pearls" to help suppress the cough but my throat is killing me...what to do

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

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