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Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. However, excessive coughing may mean you have an underlying disease or disorder. Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive. A productive cough is one that brings up mucus.

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16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Chest, Mouth, Neck (front)

Is Symptom of

Common cold
Condition
Upper respiratory infection
Condition
Food allergy
Condition
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
Condition
Pharyngitis
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Zidovudine
Noxafil
Nulecit
Octagam
Omnaris
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Cough
Guaifenesin and codeine
3.6
62 reviews
Codeine
3.6
72 reviews
Guaifenesin and dextromethorphan
3.5
70 reviews
Hydrocodone
3.5
62 reviews
Dextromethorphan
3.3
66 reviews
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