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Suggest Home Remedy For Dry Cough

Have had bronchitis for 6 weeks. Have tried antibiotic, assorted cough medicines.one that is supposed to affect one s lungs to suppress cough..none of these work. have dry cough. use Vicks and cough drops. have seen my own doctor. Is there something I can do at home? Bernie
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Hi Bernie,

I am sorry to hear that you have been having bronchitis for 6 weeks.

I am happy that you are not having fever or other complications. With regards to dry cough, I can advise as following:
- raise your head more than your legs when sleeping
- take cough medicines containing anti-hystaminics at bedtime
- take Ranitidine at night to optimize stomach acidity as it has become more acidic due to bronchitis and medications you take
- take antacids after meal
- aerosol-therapy can also help
- you can discuss with your doctor to use bronchodilatators pumps to relieve cough
- drink plenty of water

Hope it was of help!
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Suggest Home Remedy For Dry Cough

Hi Bernie, I am sorry to hear that you have been having bronchitis for 6 weeks. I am happy that you are not having fever or other complications. With regards to dry cough, I can advise as following: - raise your head more than your legs when sleeping - take cough medicines containing anti-hystaminics at bedtime - take Ranitidine at night to optimize stomach acidity as it has become more acidic due to bronchitis and medications you take - take antacids after meal - aerosol-therapy can also help - you can discuss with your doctor to use bronchodilatators pumps to relieve cough - drink plenty of water Hope it was of help!