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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Excess Phlegm In The Throat

I have had a cough producing phlegm for about a week. My larynx seem strained. Taking Mucinex every 12 hrs and Mucinex DM every 4 hrs. I think it is getting better but sometimes the cough can be spasmic, def interferes with sleep. Drinking lots of fluids. You can reach me at YYYY@YYYY Thank you
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
The symptoms what you are describing appears that you are having upper respiratory tract infection.
Kindly do the following to overcome them.
1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day.
2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage.
3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambroxol/Bromhexine, Guaifenesin and Chlorpheniramine maleate as ingredients.
4. Take a course of oral antibiotics Tablet.Azhithromycin.
5. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary.
Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream. Give rest to larynx by not straining your voice for about a week.
Your symptoms should get better soon by adopting to above measures.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Excess Phlegm In The Throat

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. The symptoms what you are describing appears that you are having upper respiratory tract infection. Kindly do the following to overcome them. 1. Do salt water gargling with warm water thrice a day. 2. Use steam inhalation to liquefy the mucous for easy drainage. 3. Take mucolytic-decongestant medications in the form of syrup containing Ambroxol/Bromhexine, Guaifenesin and Chlorpheniramine maleate as ingredients. 4. Take a course of oral antibiotics Tablet.Azhithromycin. 5. Take medicated lozenges for throat soothening effect when necessary. Strictly avoid consumption of cold items like cold drinks and ice cream. Give rest to larynx by not straining your voice for about a week. Your symptoms should get better soon by adopting to above measures. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.