Randallstown, MD
A 28-year-old female asked:
how can i stop myself from waking up in the middle of the night coughing? i have a head cold.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Ahmad Saab answered
Family Medicine 43 years experience
Cough: There are many helpful OTC medications that are helpful to control cough. Delsym is helpful and can be used twice a day. Medications that contain dextromethorphan also help to suppress the cough. Most Prescription medications contain codeine and could be habit forming and should be used with caution sparingly.
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