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Is Benzonatate More Effective Than Prednisone In Treating Severe Cough With Clear Mucous?
I have a deep cough that raises clear mucous. I have been xrayed and know there is no pneumonia or bronchitis. I do not have a history of asthma. My doc prescribed a week of prednisone which I have just started. But I wonder if Benzonatate might be helpful for this?
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
Hi,
Benzonatate is a cough suppressant drug. Prednisone is an oral corticosteroid. Prednisone is effective only if it is an allergic etiology related cough.
Since you don't have asthma or bronchitis, I don't think your cough will improve with prednisone.
Better to take Benzonatate first as it is cough suppressant. It will definitely reduce your cough.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
Benzonatate is a cough suppressant drug. Prednisone is an oral corticosteroid. Prednisone is effective only if it is an allergic etiology related cough.
Since you don't have asthma or bronchitis, I don't think your cough will improve with prednisone.
Better to take Benzonatate first as it is cough suppressant. It will definitely reduce your cough.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
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