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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Cough In An Elderly Person

I've just found out I have sleep apnea. My throat is closing appx 5 times an hour and my o2 is dropping to 84. I have not started treatment yet (meeting with my doctor Tuesday). My question is, I have a nasty cold and cough right now. Is it safe for me to take Nyquil?

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Mon, 5 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your question, I may ask do you have a dry cough? If yes then NyQuil is good. but if you have a productive cough then you can take Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Bromhexine Hydrochloride, Paracetamol, Guaiphenesin tabs.

You can make by heating half a cup of water in a boiling pot. Add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper, add cinnamon sticks. Boil this for about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of honey. Drink this daily until the condition improves.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Cough In An Elderly Person

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your question, I may ask do you have a dry cough? If yes then NyQuil is good. but if you have a productive cough then you can take Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Bromhexine Hydrochloride, Paracetamol, Guaiphenesin tabs. You can make by heating half a cup of water in a boiling pot. Add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper, add cinnamon sticks. Boil this for about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of honey. Drink this daily until the condition improves. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo