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How Can Persistent Cough Be Treated?
I have seen my NP for persistent dry cough. She examined me. No bronchitis. No recent cold or flu. I had flu shot last month. She diagnosed viral dry coughing, which is going around. Prescribed Benzonatate 200 mg 1 capsule 3 times a day, I started yesterday after undergoing 2 bilateral Lumbar Injections L4 & L5. The has not improved so I drink Ice tea and use Ricola Lemon Mint lonsenges. At night I have taken a little Nightime Nyquil. Nothing helps and I am constantly coughing. No plhem and no mucus. What I should do now? SORRY. DID NOT ABOUT THE FEE. I DID MY PRACTICE NP AND CONSULTED BY MESSAGE WITH MY PRIMARY PHYSICIAN. MY UNITEDHEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND TRICARE BFOR LIFE COVERS DAY & NIGHT MEDICAL SERVICES. I WILL CONTACT THEM OR IF NECESSARY GO TO THE ER.
Fri, 22 Jun 2018
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You can use syrup for dry cough like codeine sulphate,dextromethorphan or tab koxma can be taken which can receive your cough if still no improvement then go to er for work up.
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You can use syrup for dry cough like codeine sulphate,dextromethorphan or tab koxma can be taken which can receive your cough if still no improvement then go to er for work up.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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