Cant seem to quit coughing
2006-09-21 05:53:01 · 8 answers · asked by sara l 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
An over the counter cold remedy with guaifenisen (sp?) is usually pretty effective for a cough. If this doesn't work call the doctor's office & ask for prescription or ask pharmacist for recommendation.
2006-09-21 05:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what you try, do not go for any OTC drugs. Go see a doctor and tell the doctor of what you're probably allergic to. Prolonged coughing may show that you need a chest x-ray to be done. Check out if you're having productive cough, the colour of your phlegm, duration of the running nose and also symptoms of headaches. This may show you're suffering from respiratory tract infections which you need to go see a doctor to get the first hand antibiotics. No exposure to known allergen, keep yourself warm and out from aggravating known factors to cause coughing and such. Drink a lot of water and keep yourself hydrated. Do not try being a next-door smarty pant to get an OTC drug, they are always dangerous. Hope this helps.
2006-09-21 06:05:23 · answer #2 · answered by Springboard 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best is sunrise early in the morning. lean ur back direct to sunlight.Most medicine do not really cure coughing and the like but atleast inhaling fresh air on ealry morning and sunrise exposure works best, atleast for me. On headache, just take a sleep, its the best natural way..or if u can't stand d pain, take ibuprofen generic product..G see a doctor is the very best though.
2006-09-21 06:04:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol cold and sinus.... Advil.... Sounds like a common cold .... You can only treat the symptoms, you have to wait it out, lots of liquid (water, herbal tea, orange juice) and an extra dose of vitamin C plus a hot bath and a warm blanket will get you by
2006-09-21 05:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by CC Top 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other answers are good, but Theraflu is another good OTC. Careful with the coughing. If its that bad check with your doc for a recommended expectorant.
2006-09-21 06:02:48 · answer #5 · answered by Book0602 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OTC cold/flu medicine with Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in it
2006-09-21 06:03:57 · answer #6 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nyquil or Dayquil. Alka seltzer also has a cold formula that works really well.
2006-09-21 05:56:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chicken soup and bed rest.
2006-09-21 06:01:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋