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Suggest Treatment For Throat Congestion And Cough.
I have been coughing a lot and when I laid down last night I felt like I was going to drown. I have been sick with a cold for about a week now and just had this happen last night. Every time I laid down to sleep my throat filled up and it was making me sick to my stomach.
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Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Long standing cough for a week warrants detailed evaluation like clinical examination by a doctor and a battery of tests to establish a diagnosis.
It might be caused by infection or allergic reaction
You should take cough syrup for the meanwhile with steam inhalation and gargling.
If it doesn't improve than you must consult a doctor for physical examination and battery of tests like X ray chest.
Honey with few drops of ginger juice may help you
Best wishes
Long standing cough for a week warrants detailed evaluation like clinical examination by a doctor and a battery of tests to establish a diagnosis.
It might be caused by infection or allergic reaction
You should take cough syrup for the meanwhile with steam inhalation and gargling.
If it doesn't improve than you must consult a doctor for physical examination and battery of tests like X ray chest.
Honey with few drops of ginger juice may help you
Best wishes
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