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What over counter meds can i buy for persistent cough?

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Dr. Sanjay Agarwal answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Not advisable: Persistent cough needs to be evaluated for the cause, as cough is only a symptom (or a sign) for something very benign or more sinister. I strongly recommend a detail w/u than cough suppressants. I seldom give cough suppressants in my practice.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/28/2013

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