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I have a bad cough what kind of medication would you suggest that i can get from the drug store?

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Cough medication: Medications with Guaifenesin and dextromethorphan will help. Guaifenesin will help break up mucous and dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Feel better!

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Answered 6/25/2014

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