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Am coughing and have been taking cough mixture but it doesnt get better what alternative medication can i take?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Can't tell: most cough medicines OTC have similar ingredients, if one doesn't work, the other might not too, so it is better to see your doctor as you may need other than just cough medicine, best wishes

Dr Chizea agreed

Answered 9/25/2018

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