Hello doctor My grandpa is 88 years old He is suffering from severe cold and cough for past 2 days Given Ascoril cough syrup and NO COLD tablet yesterday night and today morning. Given ginger+lime+honey mixed in hot water. Cough is more at night time. He lost his sleep past night due to severe continuous cough. Pls advise medications.

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