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What Is The Suggested Medicine For Severe Cough And Congestion In Chest?
My wife was suffering from common running nose and cough and slight fever but after a day her conditions became severe and now she is having severe cough with symptoms of congestion in the chest and pain in the chest and neck area.What should I do pls suggest
Wed, 7 May 2014
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It is likely a viral upper respiratory tract infection.
There are over the counter medications available that may be helpful to her. She can consider the use of an antihistamine, decongestant and mucolytic (to break up the mucus in her nasal passages and chest).
These medications often come in combination. You can consider speaking to your local pharmacist to find out which ones are available to you.
I hope this helps
It is likely a viral upper respiratory tract infection.
There are over the counter medications available that may be helpful to her. She can consider the use of an antihistamine, decongestant and mucolytic (to break up the mucus in her nasal passages and chest).
These medications often come in combination. You can consider speaking to your local pharmacist to find out which ones are available to you.
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