Will Persistent Cough That Sometimes Rattles In My Chest Ever Go Away?

Posted on Sun, 9 Apr 2017

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Question : good morning - i have the crud that's been going around and a persistent cough that sometimes rattles in my chest. will this go away? been taking mucinex and it doesnt seem to be helping

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Add Dextromethorphan or singular

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, it will go away but it will take some time. You can add a cough suppressant as Dextromethorphan to fasten the relieve. If no improvement occur you can take a mast cell stabilizer as singular tablets once daily for 14 days.

I hope I answered your question.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
Internal Medicine Specialist

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