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A member asked:

I complained from cough after common cold wet cough since 3 weeks i take augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) and congestal but no improvement &chest x ray was normal?

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Anti-inflammatory: you need cough suppression with codeine based cough rx and low dose steroids . if not improving airway inspection

Answered 4/15/2015

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough: Cough takes a lot if time to go. Steam is very important home remedy for cough too. Try honey , herbal tea and less citrus foods.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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