HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

About 5 times this years, ive developed a persistent tickley cough that lingers for days. ive tried nyquil, mucinex and tessalon pearles. none of them seem to do anything. it gets worse at night and i go days without much sleep. help! what do it do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Any cough lasting more than two weeks needs to be evaluated by a lung doctor to rule out systemic issues. If you get fever or have lost weight it is doubly important for you to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 12/1/2022

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Nyquil, Mucinex (guaifenesin) and aleve? I have been taking Mucinex (guaifenesin) and took Aleve today, but can't sleep. Can i take nyquil to help me?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I was prescribed and started today medrol pack (methlyprednisone) & cefdinir for a sinus and upper respiratory infection. I was told to continue using mucinex dm as I have for 2 days. I would like to use NyQuil to get sleep and calm the cough. safe?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Symptoms: sinus pressure, runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, cough. Nyquil cold n flu or Mucinex (guaifenesin) fast max cold n flu night time? Which is better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Got an awful cough. Tried robitussin, mucinex, (guaifenesin) and tessalon but can't stop coughing! Suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My husband gave my 8 year old Mucinex (guaifenesin) 2 hours ago. Can i give her a cough suppressant to help her sleep? Her cough is keeping her awake.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I have a dry non-productive cough that will not go away, and my ribs hurt horribly from the never ending hacking. Is there any I have been taking cough suppressants like mucinex, and cold medicine like nyquil. Trying to sleep is horrible , all I do is gu
Can I take mucinex sinus and pain with NyQuil cold and flu? I have so much pressure in my nose and the corner of my eye socket that I cannot sleep. It
I took a Mucinex Dm about 2pm today it is now 11:10 pm. I would like to take NyQuil now to help me sleep (I have Covid) :( Is this safe to take? It has been 9 hours since I took the Mucinex DM?
Can you take an aspirin for headache and Mucinex (guaifenesin) for being stuffy and then later before bed take some nyquil to help sleep?
Can I take mucinex (guaifenesin) dm and NyQuil together if I'm going to sleep?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.