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Finished 5 day z-pack 7 days ago, still terrible cough and a lot of phlegm and post nasal drip, no longer green, need to stop coughing throat raw?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Coughing: Use saline nose drops to control your post nasal drip. Steam yourself with a hot shower twice daily. Use vaporizer while sleeping . Sleep with several pillows. Stop smoking. Rub vaporub on your chest and drink lots of tea and lemon with honey.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Finished 5 day z-pack 7 days ago, still terrible cough and a lot of phlegm and post nasal drip, no longer green, need to stop coughing throat raw?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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