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Asked for male, 22 years old from Bhopal
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MBBS

General Physician•Cuttack
1. Do warm saline gurgling 3-4 times daily
2. Take viscodyne d syrup 2tsf thrice daily if it is a dry cough or viscodyne syrup if cough is associated with sputum
3. You may have to take antibiotic along with it after consulting doctor, if no relief4. Avoid smoking if you smoke.
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
Firstly there's no lifelong cure for the common cold. Antibiotics are only effective against infections of throat and are of no use against cold viruses. Over-the-counter (otc) cold preparations won't cure a common cold or make it go away any sooner, and most have side effects. A saltwater gargle 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2tsp turmeric dissolved in a glass of warm water can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat. To help relieve nasal congestion, try saline (pure salt water) nasal drops. If y...more
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MBBS, D.P.H

General Physician•Gurgaon
YOU CAN TAKE ALL OF DX FOR DRUG COUGH
SIDE EFFECTS ARE
1.BREATHING PROBLEMS
2. DROWSINESS
3. SKIN RASHES
4. HEADACHE
5. NAUSEA AND VOMITING ETC.
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Zirakpur
Though it is not flawless but your doctor must have judged according to your condition. Believe in him. However you may adopt certain home remedies and ayurvedic treatment too if you like.
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Asked for Male, 47 years old from Noida
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General Physician•Chandigarh
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If your cough has become better and there is no associated fever or any other symptoms then you can discontinue the medicine and do saline gargles two three times a day also take steam inhalation twice a day I am sure you will be better in a few days.
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Asked for female, 7 years old from Jhajjar
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara
No don't give such medicines... they have very bad side effects... Better consult and take proper homoeopathic treatment.. you can consult me at lybrate.
Till then give Antim Tart 30
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Asked for male, 45 years old from Muzaffarnagar
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Homeopath•Hooghly
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Gurgle with laung, take ginger juice, take tea with cinnamon, laung,ginger, with this you need proper homoeopathic treatment to cure your problem permanently, soo you can contact me through Lybrate in private consultation.
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Chennai
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MD - Pulmonary, DTCD

Pulmonologist•Faridabad
saline gargles. Avoid cold and sour food. No relief then get xray chest, cbc esr and sputum afb to know cause
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