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My dad who is 62 has been coughing for the last week or so. what can i do to treat he cough. ?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Cough Suppressant: There can be more than one cause for cough. Did he have a recent head cold or sore throat? It is not uncommon to have some bronchitis after a head cold. Zit will go away in 2 weeks with or without medicine. Robitussin-DM is one good cough supprassant if need be.

Answered 9/24/2017

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Take him to his : doctor, it may be simple airways cold, or a more serious problem, if he has high blood pressure, a smoker, has a lung disease, or a side effect of a medication he is on, etc.. So professional help is needed, wish you both wellness

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/24/2017

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A member asked:

My dad who is 62 has been coughing for the last week or so. what can i do to treat he cough. ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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