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I foster an autistic adult with developmental problems. She has lived with me for 10 years and always had a minor coughing tic. For the past year it has progressed into 125 coughs in 15 minutes and that was not counting her normal tic. We have tried antibiotics, allergy and meds, anti acid pills and luxopine. Currently, when she coughs she will also call my name. When I answer she acts like she didn't know she called me. I am going crazy with the constant cough because she also spits when she does it, no phlegm, just spit. Please help!!
I think, he has complex tic and in that case, she needs low dose antipsychotic like haloperidol. That would help to control complex tics. This drug is not available over the counter, so better to consult a psychiatrist for proper management. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic I think, he has complex tic and in that case, she needs low dose antipsychotic like haloperidol. That would help to control complex tics. This drug is not available over the counter, so better to consult a psychiatrist for proper management. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks