how can i stop coughing???

Question

i went ot the dr today and he said it was just a random virus or whatever, and not like pnuemonia or anything, and he gave me prescription cough syrup that has codeine in it and i think some other stuff too but i don't know what. only i'm still coughing a lot, like as in most of the time there's not even a whole minute between when i stop coughing and when i start again.

i took 2 tsp of the prescrition stuff, which said to take 1.5 to 2 tsp, and it didn't help at all. yesterday i took 3 tsp of robitussin (it says to take 2 tsp) and that didn't help either. can i take another tsp of the prescription one? can i take both at once? what else can i do?

Answer 1

Never mix medications.

Talk to your doctor about a higher dose or stronger medication.

Cough drops can help in combination with the medication if you are coughing from a scratchy throat.

Answer 2

Go and see a Chinese doctor about that, they have this ANMAZING cough syrup. I had bronchitis and was coughing terribly, could not sleep or anything. She gave me a liquid, told me to not drinkk or eat cold stuff for a week while drinking the meds. Whereas a Western medication would have taken a week, within three days there was no trace of a cough. I looked up everything in the liquid, it was othing but herbs. Good luck & hope you feel better.

Answer 3

Try drinking warm water to sooth ;your throat when you feel like coughing.

I just recovered from a bad cough and I thought I had some bad sickness.

After taking some anti-biotic and cough syrup, the cough was under control. I guess my body took over after that to a complete recovery.

Take fresh food to help your body to fight the sickness and go for a stroll. Don't stay in your bed or your room all the time.

Wish you a speedy recovery.

Answer 4

nicely i had a really undesirable cough in college and replaced into wheezing so i went to the nurse she suggested tell ur mom to take u 2 the physician. So she truly did take me. the physician informed me that I actually have this little cough so she has to breath in the asthma drugs/gadget for a at the same time as and after thet she gave me a perscribtion that announces i had 2 get a pump and take it and now i do take it and it makes me experience more beneficial useful. or you may also tke cough drops. communicate 2 ur physician!!!! sturdy success!!!!

Answer 5

A cough is the body's response to inflammation or irritation in the throat, larynx, bronchial tubes or lungs.Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive.Here are a few simple home remedies that will help to overcome cough. Have honey in a hot drink before bed time.To relieve fits of coughing due to dryness in the throat, suck a few pepper corns. More remedies at http://useinfo6.blogspot.com/

Answer 6

Either talk to your current doc about your medication.. Maybe you need to change your medication or increase the dose ( ALWAYS ASK THE DOC FIRST!!)
second option is to see another doc about it and get a second opinon.
Try to have allot of warm liquids like water , tea aviod coffee.
Steam inhallation helps your air passage and gets all the yucky stuff out too..
before going to bed have a glass of warm water and try to aviod the cold weather or air conditions and etc
hope that helps

Answer 7

Coughing is caused by itchiness in your throat. Gargle with warm salt water and drink a mouthful. Don't put too much salt. Just enough salt to taste a little salty.

Answer 8

Nice to see you again. I haven't seen you for a long time. I was worried. Do what your doctor says and talk to him about your other problem.

Answer 9

You can't expect medicine to start working right away. You have to give it time.

Answer 10

Like I said before TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE INCREASING YOUR DOSE!!!!!