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Suffering From Cough Since A Month. X-ray Result Awaited. Medication? Having Renal Failure, Breast Cancer
i am person of the age 64 i have renal faliure where i get dialysis 3 times a week and also have brest canver where i had a operation to remove the left breast april this year. at the moment ive had a nasty cough for a month now went to gp she sent me for x rays waiting for results! but can i take any medication now to help me with nasty cough
Thu, 8 Nov 2012
Hi
A proper treatment requires a proper diagnosis - Your doctor could find and suggest as and when the results are ready
In the mean time, you can try cough suppressant, as it is 'nasty'! Dextromethorphan is generally available over the counter. Some may benefit from anti-histamine - like chlorpheneramine. BEWARE - all these can drowsiness - interfere with driving, machinery and so on.
Soothening throat lozenges may also help
They all will give some comfort and reduce the cough - they will not eliminate completely. Cure depends on diagnosis
Good luck
A proper treatment requires a proper diagnosis - Your doctor could find and suggest as and when the results are ready
In the mean time, you can try cough suppressant, as it is 'nasty'! Dextromethorphan is generally available over the counter. Some may benefit from anti-histamine - like chlorpheneramine. BEWARE - all these can drowsiness - interfere with driving, machinery and so on.
Soothening throat lozenges may also help
They all will give some comfort and reduce the cough - they will not eliminate completely. Cure depends on diagnosis
Good luck
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