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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI"ve Had a Cough for a Week
I hate it. It makes me sound like Bill the Cat. Ack! OOP!
Maybe I'll run for President.
Wolf
roody
(10,849 posts)Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)I've heard that a persistent cough could be a sign of a serious health problem.
underahedgerow
(1,232 posts)all you can do is treat it with mild cough syrup such as a suppressive and something to make it productive, the Tussin family types, generic versions. Drinks loads and loads of water and keep taking very deep, lung expanding breaths.
If it starts to get painful in the chest area or changes, see your doctor for an anti-bacterial.
Change your bed linens often, get a couple new toothbrushes and sterilize them in the dishwasher between uses; wash your hands a lot and disinfect the surfaces you touch every day, such as your phone, keyboard, fridge handles, anything you touch in the kitchen and even in your car! Especially in the bathroom, change your towels, etc, otherwise you could keep re-infecting yourself. Do the same at your workplace. Disinfectant wipes for your oft-used office surfaces, phone, etc.
I know it sounds over the top, but that's what you have to do!
Wolf Frankula
(3,595 posts)But what do I do with the big nosed penguin following me around?
Wolf