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Have sinus infect and really bad cough prescribed benzonatate will this help the cough go away quicker. also on antibiotics?
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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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Benzonate will improve cough ,but will not shorten duration of coughing.
Answered 11/1/2022
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