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Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
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Treatment Of Dry Cough

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Dr. Manisha RoyGeneral Physician • 18 Years Exp.MBBS

A dry cough disturbing sleep and irritating the patient needs to be treated

1. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat.
2. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice.

3. Elevate your head with extra pillows at night to ease a dry cough.
4. Try a cough drop to soothe an irritated throat.
5. Antitussive like dextromethorphan and codeine may be needed.

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