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My mom has stage 4 small cell non smoking lung cancer with 6cm tumor in left lung and ipc inserted last wk. how can i relieve her cough?

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Dr. Robert Wilson answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Rx cough medicine: If OTC DMX doen not help, ask your physician for a stronger cough medicine. Opiates may be needed.

Answered 4/18/2018

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