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Suggest An OTC Medicine For Scratchy Throat And Persistent Cough

scratchy throat persistant cough mainly at night. not coughing up any mucus to speak of, no fever, prop up at nite to sleep sore throat first thing in the morning. sore enough considered strep, but not sore thru out the day. anything over the counter?
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the symptoms are indicative of underlying viral respiratory infection.

Guidelines for better outcome
- gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil
- tablet acetaminophen ( 500 mg ) 3 times a day after meals
- tusq D lozenges as cough formulations available off the counter
- avoid exposure to atmospheric pollutants
- avoid primary or secondary smoking (if involved)
- drink more liquids for immunity set up and consume balanced nutritious diet. Do follow up after 2 days about the progress.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest An OTC Medicine For Scratchy Throat And Persistent Cough

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the symptoms are indicative of underlying viral respiratory infection. Guidelines for better outcome - gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil - tablet acetaminophen ( 500 mg ) 3 times a day after meals - tusq D lozenges as cough formulations available off the counter - avoid exposure to atmospheric pollutants - avoid primary or secondary smoking (if involved) - drink more liquids for immunity set up and consume balanced nutritious diet. Do follow up after 2 days about the progress. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon