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A member asked:

I have an 8 day old cough from a cold...wet but not produtive..used nyquil guaifenesen (sp) and hycodan (hydrocodone)....gotta skeep... benedryl next?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

May need more: After this long, may need an antibiotic. Time to talk to your doctor.

Answered 8/17/2017

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See a doc: My colds and coughs last a while too. You might benefit from a Codeine cough medicine, but see a doc and have it checked out. Don't wait if it is pneumonia. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may really dry you up and make your symptoms worse.

Dr Shvartsman agreed

Answered 9/20/2017

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