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My partner has been sick for almost 2 weeks. his cough is getting worse like hes almost choking and wakes up in the middle of the night coughing to the point that hes choking sounds like. what can i do to help him it hurts seeing him this covid neg?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Has your partner seen a physician? His respiratory distress may be the result of so many factors. A proper diagnosis as to the cause is needed so that appropriate therapy can be started. Medications which you cannot provide are most likely indicated.

Answered 1/22/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Protracted cough is common after viral or bacterial infections and should improve slowly. In his case no improvement is seen and that should trigger immediate medical attention as he will need to have his diagnosis reevaluated and receive meds for symptom control, cough with massive secretions, inability to sleep.

Answered 1/20/2022

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