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Have sinus infect and really bad cough prescribed benzonatate will this help the cough go away quicker. also on antibiotics?

Q: have sinus infect and really bad cough prescribed benzonatate will this help the cough go away quicker. also on antibiotics?

: No. As I tell my patients colds do not improve with antibiotics. You just have to use tincture of time. Most are over it In 2 weeks. But others may take as long as 14 days. ;-) Dr humor.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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No. As I tell my patients colds do not improve with antibiotics. You just have to use tincture of time. Most are over it In 2 weeks. But others may take as long as 14 days. ;-) Dr humor.

Answered 10/31/2022

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Benzonate will improve cough ,but will not shorten duration of coughing.

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Answered 11/1/2022

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A member asked:

Have sinus infect and really bad cough prescribed benzonatate will this help the cough go away quicker. also on antibiotics?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Dr Le agreed

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