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I have had bad congestion, noise and cough for a week with aches and pains what is the otc to help break it up?
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Mucinex (guaifenesin) DM or D: If you have a fever, you should call your md. If you smoke, you need to stop. Drink lots of fluid. Mucinex (guaifenesin) helps to break up mucus.
Answered 1/14/2014
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