Is then anything other than med. that can make you stop coughing?
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sounds like you have a chronic cough and should really have another Dr. check you out. but, you can use a vaporizer to moisten the air and that usually makes it easier to breathe and soothes the throat (therefore the cough). you can have someone try cupping their hand and beating on your back like burping a child. this helps to break up the congestion in your lungs. you can always try herbal healers, or take hot baths/showers with an herb mized in. (don't know a specific herb to tell you)  other than that, if your coughing still persists on a serious level, you need to have something done by a dr. hope this helps!
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Mucinex-D over the counter.  It helps thin the mucous and decongests @ the same time.  Back when I was working, it was Rx only and the physicians I worked for Rx'd it all the time...and the patients raved about it!\nHope you feel better soon!
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unless you have an infection you DO NOT need an antibiotic(and  penicillin is an antibiotic).\nyou can try Thyme for the sinuses and Mullien for cough and phlegm.
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nasty cough , try some ny-quill, or stop smokin
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Take Vitamin C and Zinc lozenges this can help stop the cold from going through the entire process.  \n\nTake Echinacea and goldenseal extracts. These boost the immune system.  \n\nPut eucalyptus oil in 2 cups of boiling water and breath in the steam, this helps with congestion.  \n\nNative Americans use Hyssop in tea form as an expectorant and to fight viruses.  \n\nGargle: A mix of water and pure tea tree oil this helps sore throats. \n\nDrink chicken broth and potato peeling broth.  \n\nDo not use handkerchiefs, use paper tissues and flush them after use, the cold virus lives for several hours, thus increasing the risk of re-infecting yourself.  \n\nWash your hands frequently, this reduces the chances of re- infecting yourself and others.  \n\nOther homeopathic remedies are: Belladonna; Arsenicum; Aconite; Antimonium tartaricum.  \n\nTake echinacea this herb is antiviral and antibacterial, speeds healing, boost the immune  \nsystem. \n\nHorseradish is another herb that many use in the kitchen but it also has excellent properties to treat sore throat and upper respiratory tract infections, reduces fever, and expels   concentrations of mucus.  \n\nUse kava kava as a gargle for soothing and analgesic pain relief. Helps insomnia cause by coughing and sore throat. \n\nMyrrh is an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, very powerful and excellent for chronic sore throats. It acts also as an expectorant and decongestant. It helps cure gum disease.  \n\nIn Europe is common to see singers use oregano oil  to fight respiratory allergies, laryngitis and sore throat, for it's antifungal and antibacterial properties.  \n\nSage is used to cure sore throat, stuffed nose, gingivitis and coughs, is a powerful antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal. Use as a gargle.  \n\nWild indigo is an antiviral and antibiotic for infections, it stimulates the immune system, and cures chronic sore throats.
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It usually masks the problem until your body fixes it.  Most over the counter cold/flu medicine are ineffective.\n\nMake sure you don't take things you don't need.  If you only have a cough...take only cough medicine...not the 'all-in-one' (Nyquil style).
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Whatever ways you may try, please see a doctor if you have fever before embarking on any suggestions you may receive. To get rid of a cough fast, avoid cold drink and also things that will leave remnant along the lining of the throat, like groundnuts, messy fruit drinks like fresh orange(the fibre will stick on the lining of the throat which will make you cough).After every single cough, drink a gulp of water to smoothen the lining and push down whatever is causing the cough especially the phlem or mucus, if you cant spit it out. The phlems is the main thing that make the cough worst. If everytime you cough and there is mucus or phlem, try your best to spit it out.and immediately drink warm water.When you go to bed at night, standby a flask of warm water so that should you cough during sleep, get up and drink some warm water. It helps to bring down the coughing.Another important thing is never sleep with the fan switched on in front of you becos the wind can also make your cough worst., just turn the fan away from you if you need it on.As for the flu, as long as you dont have fever, it should go off in a weeks time, but if you are on medication, take them religiously if you want to get well soon.
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Did you let your doctor know that you still have the cough? If you doctor is not addressing this than you need to see a different doctor. Your cough could be due to allergies, asthma, post nasal drip, etc...  You could try Claritin and Mucinex, which is over-the-counter medicine. These may help if the cough is due to allergies. Let your doctor know that the cough is not any better and if he can't help you find another one ASAP.
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Just because you have a cough and a sore throat doesn't mean an antibiotic will help. If it hangs on for more than a week w/out getting better see your doctor. If it is bacterial they can give you antibiotics. If it is viral you will just have to wait it out.
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very little I'm afraid - most cough medicines are expensive and none of them work that well at all..... stick with the honey and lemon or sipping hot water.\n\n\nIf it has been going on longer than a few weeks speak to your doctor.
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Yellow phlegm is normally a sign of an infection, or a case of the common cold. The initial state of the common flu when the phlegm is yet clear, is the most infectious period. When the phlegm turns into yellow, the body is already taking care of the infection\n\nOver-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines you can buy without a doctor’s prescription. OTC cough medicines are grouped into two types: antitussives and expectorants.\n\nAntitussives are cough suppressants. They relieve your cough by blocking the cough reflex. Dextromethorphan (some brand names: Triaminic Cold & Cough, Robitussin Maximum Strength, Vicks 44 Cough Relief) is a commonly used antitussive.\n\nExpectorants thin mucus. This may make coughing work better to clear the mucus from the airway. The only expectorant available in OTC products is guaifenesin (two brand names: Mucinex, Robitussin Expectorant).\n\nDextromethorphan and guaifenesin are sometimes combined with each other (one brand name: Robitussin DM). They are also available in combination with other drugs, such as pain relievers, decongestants or antihistamines. These combination products, such as multisymptom cold medicines, are meant to treat many symptoms at once. However, if your main symptom is cough, be careful of the drying effect of antihistamines and decongestants in combination medicines. This effect can make mucus thicker and harder to clear from the airways, which can make a cough worse.
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Cough is caused by a number of ailments. \nIt can be treated by over the counter medicines \nor home remedies. More information available \nat http://ailments.in/cough.html
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I would suggest Clarine D 24 hours ,too,It helped me with all that and more.It cleared out my bad eye sight problems when I coughed.
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First, let me suggest that you invest in a good multi-vitamin to help build up your immune system, and maybe a good Vitamin C.\n\nSecond, buy some Vicks Vapo-Rub.  Use this mostly at night rubbing it ion your chest and around your nostrils.  \n\nThird, I couldn't live without Day-Quil and NyQuil when I have a cold like this.  The NyQuil helps you sleep and makes it easier to breathe, while controlling your cough.  The Dayquil helps you to breathe during the day and controls your cough while helping to keep you awake.\n\nGOOD LUCK!!
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Old fashion remedy honey and lemon juice and Rum. Make a cough syrup. About 1 Tablespoon of each.
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I'm amazed people are recommending conventional medicines here when this is in the Alternative Medicine section.\n\nIt's really important with coughs to make sure there is expectoration. Do not give cough suppressants ever. \n\nThe best home remedy is to rub Vicks Vaborub (or something similar) on her chest and throat area - and cover it. \n\nAlso steam inhalations will help break up tough mucous. Boil some water (put some Vicks or eucalyptus in it) and put a towel over her head with her head directly above the hot water/eucalyptus and tell her to breath slowly and deeply. Do this for about 10 minutes a couple times a day. Keep her well hydrated. Let her rest properly (don't send her to school until it's resolved - if it's as bad as you say).\n\nDon't mess around with homeopathic remedies unless prescribed by a homeopath who's taken the case properly.\n\nHope she's better soon.
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An irritation to the cough center, causes a person to cough.\n\nCough medications like Robitussin decreases the mucous viscosity so there is less irritation.\n\nOther medication like Dextromethorphan by depressing the cough center in the medullary cough center.