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I have lots of cough and phlegm and my covid test negative. what can i take to control the cough and phlem?

Q: i have lots of cough and phlegm and my covid test negative. what can i take to control the cough and phlem?

Cough: Rest, hydrate really well &amp; eat healthfully. Consider use of acetaminophen, saline for nasal irrigation, decongestant or cough syrup.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Cough: Rest, hydrate really well & eat healthfully. Consider use of acetaminophen, saline for nasal irrigation, decongestant or cough syrup.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/1/2020

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A member asked:

I have lots of cough and phlegm and my covid test negative. what can i take to control the cough and phlem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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