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How Can Chronic Cough Be Treated?
Mom is 97 years old with cough for almost two days. I remember her doctor saying only 1 teaspoon every four hours when she coughed all night once on just Musinex without a coughsuppressant. She is diabetic. We have diabetic tussin maximum strength. Is 1 teaspoon every four hours best? Sounds like lerengitis. No fever. Vitals ok. I will call her palliative care doctor tomorrow. I will check her at 2:00 a.m.
Thu, 11 Jan 2018
Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.
I understand your concern.
It seems to be an uper respiratory infection.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Stay hydrated
-Use a humidifier
-Use mucolitics for the cough
-use nasal sprays
-rest
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help! Regards, Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
I understand your concern.
It seems to be an uper respiratory infection.
Some advices that I can give to you are :
-Stay hydrated
-Use a humidifier
-Use mucolitics for the cough
-use nasal sprays
-rest
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help! Regards, Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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