Help with constant cough!?!


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Help with constant cough!?

I have had a very bad cough for almost three weeks. The doctor gave me medication ( antibiotics ) and told me it was due to a serious sinus infection. My cough is worse at night, almost as if there is a constant tickle in the back of my throat. Cough medication does not work. Any ideas would be a great help.


Answers:

Cough medication won't help especially if you already have a sinus infection. What you need to do is loosen up the congestion............do you have a vaporizer? I know it probably sounds weird, but when I need this or my children (my older ones 12 and 14) but I make a cup of hot tea and hold it under my chin and just keep it there and the aroma of the tea and the moisture help. That does wonders with loosening up the congestion. Avoid any dairy products esp milk and yogurt as they will only make the cough worse. The cough is worse at night because the "stuff" in the back of your throat just lies there instead of drains therefore causing the tickle and the reason for more coughing. Make sure you keep yourself hydrated, not with soda or high fat stuff..............water, Gaterade, flavored water, chicken or beef broth........juice........hot tea, etc. Try sleeping in a recliner if you have one available or make sure you sleep with your head well propped up! I hope you feel better soon..........I hate being sick too!




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