when i cough it's really loud and deep! and where im at we dont have any medicine or money! so i keep taking cough drops but it's not working at all. does anybody have any suggestions in what medicine we can get (without going to the doctor) and what i can do now? thanks.
2007-11-10 02:21:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Hi there :-) Ok, when it comes to health you shouldn't be messing about. If you can get to a doctor then you really should do so. Over the counter cough medicines are ok for the odd tickly cough etc but when it's persistent then it needs properly checking. You don't mention if you smoke or if you hang around with friends (or family) who smoke. If you smoke yourself then the biggest favour you can do yourself is to try to stop. Not easy I know but I did it...nearly 25 years ago :-) Yes, I'm an old 'un :-)
Secondly, are you perhaps living in damp conditions? This will often exacerbate a cough. It could be caused by fungal spores in the air. Are you using old bedding? If you can change it regularly then this may well help.
I don't know which country you are in so I can't really mention a 'good' cough mixture that might get you over this in the short period. The best thing to do in the absence of this is to make sure you keep warm (not too hot though) and drink plenty of fluids, either water or tea is fine. Coffee is ok but again too much may cause other symptoms to develop.
Please, if you can do it seek medical advice for your own sake.
2007-11-10 02:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by KevanF1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your throat is coated with phlegm and your body is trying to get rid of it. Drink tons of liquids. That will dilute the phlegm and make it easier to get up. There are some good cough medicines available over the counter. My favorite is Delsym. It seems expensive, but one teaspoon full can work for up to 12 hours.
Cough drops, hard candy and gum help when you can't slug down the syrup. And, you may read a novel in the bathroom, keep drinking the fluids.
If the cough is still around in a few days, call the Dr.
2007-11-10 02:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a horrible cold too..and the reason you are coughing is because you have phlegm and crap down in your throat....you could try gargling with salt water and then keep taking the cough drops.
2007-11-10 02:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a loud and deep cough.I take chewing gum to combat it.
2007-11-10 02:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by godbar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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