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My husband just started coughing whilst sitting watching TV, caught his breath, leaned forward then fell onto his knees. he thinks he may have blacked out for a few seconds. I helped him into a sitting position as he didn t want to sit down. Slowly he got up and sat in a chair and was quite clammy and pale. That was 15mins ago. He feels okay now but hurt his neck when he fell?
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
General & Family Physician, Dr. Prakruthi's Response
Hi your husband has experienced what is called - vasovagal syncope. It can happen on coughing , straining. Does he have persistent cough? is it dry or productive? if it is dry that is without any sputum he can take a cough syrup like syrup corex 5ml in the the night. I will advice him to use the syrup only if the cough is persistent and disturbing. Paracetamol can be taken for pain. I wish your husband good health:)
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Hi your husband has experienced what is called - vasovagal syncope. It can happen on coughing , straining. Does he have persistent cough? is it dry or productive? if it is dry that is without any sputum he can take a cough syrup like syrup corex 5ml in the the night. I will advice him to use the syrup only if the cough is persistent and disturbing. Paracetamol can be taken for pain. I wish your husband good health:)