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I've been suffering from a terrible cough for 4 days, what should i be drinking to stay hydrated? water seems to make my cough act up.
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Sports drinks: If you are getting dehydrated due to things like fever, vomiting, or not taking in enough liquids, i would recommend sports drinks that contain water as well as minerals such as potassium as these are often lost with dehydration.
Answered 1/18/2013
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