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What Causes Severe Cough?

I have had a cold for the past 9 days...even went to my Dr. who stated I had a cold..still running low grade temp and now coughing up brown/yellow phlegm but only in the AM...unable to lay flat at bedtime...I have been sleeping in a recliner...Dr. did a strep test which was negative but my throat is still killing me...maybe from all the coughing I am doing???? I was NOT coughing when I saw the Dr. which was one week ago...when I cough the right side of my ear/jaw/lymph node KILLS me (the pain)
Fri, 17 May 2019
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Hi,

The use of a cough suppressant such as dextromethorphan (found in Robitussin), would help to decrease your coughing.

This can be combined with a mucolytic to break up the mucus in your chest so that it can be easily expelled.

Paracetamol would help reduce the fever and any aches and pain. It can last up to 2 weeks unfortunately but if you feel very unwell, you should be seen.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Cough?

Hi, The use of a cough suppressant such as dextromethorphan (found in Robitussin), would help to decrease your coughing. This can be combined with a mucolytic to break up the mucus in your chest so that it can be easily expelled. Paracetamol would help reduce the fever and any aches and pain. It can last up to 2 weeks unfortunately but if you feel very unwell, you should be seen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician