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Can tylenol (acetaminophen) help a cough?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Discomfort: It may help to reduce pain associated with the cough but would not be likely to solve the underlying problem.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 6/25/2019

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