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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dry Cough

HI. i have had a really bad, dry cough since a little more than 2 weeks..when i have to cough its usually 4 times and the last 2 almost make me sufficate. i dont have any mucus, its very dry. dont think i have a fever. ive been taking naproxen twice daily, and ginger lemon honey teas. had a swollen tongue for a few days but thats better now. a friend suggested anti histamines as she thought it was an allergy (she is a nurse practicioner) but that hasnt helped.
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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I reviewed your history.

Dry cough is usually caused by allergy and you need to take antiallergic drugs.
The use of cough syrups will provide you symptomatic relief.

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dry Cough

Hello Welcome to Health care Magic I reviewed your history. Dry cough is usually caused by allergy and you need to take antiallergic drugs. The use of cough syrups will provide you symptomatic relief. Thank you