what should i do about a dry persistent cough?

31.July, 2009

i had the flu about three weeks ago and since then i’ve had a dry cough that will not go away. i have constant coughing fits that leave me gasping for air. this also leads to some insomnia, i cough myself awake. my parents don’t have the time or energy to take me to the doctor. any suggestions?

Have you noticed any heartburn? I had a bad cough once that won’t go away and it turned out to be acid reflux burning my throat. I had to go on Acid reflux meds and than it went away.

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  1. loving sister sagt:
    31.July, 2009 um 4:52 pm

    Drink plenty of fluids. See a doctor.
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  2. JL sagt:
    31.July, 2009 um 5:38 pm

    Force your parents to take you to the doctor or threaten to cough on them
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  3. Steph sagt:
    31.July, 2009 um 5:46 pm

    make sure you don’t drink anything that is cold.

    to help the coughing, drink warm water (with honey)
    that should help.

    and if your parents dont have time to take you to the doctors, maybe a relative (aunt or uncle) can.

    hope you feel better
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  4. J sagt:
    31.July, 2009 um 6:24 pm

    Have you noticed any heartburn? I had a bad cough once that won’t go away and it turned out to be acid reflux burning my throat. I had to go on Acid reflux meds and than it went away.
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  5. Faerifay sagt:
    31.July, 2009 um 6:46 pm

    Robitusin DM. And cepacol cough drops. Hope that helps.
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  6. Charybdis sagt:
    31.July, 2009 um 7:07 pm

    Yeah, this happened to me, too. For a temporary cure, dissolve some honey into warm (not hot) water and drink it do soothe your throat. However, you really should get your cough checked, in case it’s an early sign of bronchitis or something.
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  7. Patrick D sagt:
    31.July, 2009 um 7:26 pm

    i have the same cough right now, too. if you have an albuterol inhaler available (prescribed to most people with asthma) then try two puffs of that and see if you can breathe. other than that, just wait until it goes away.
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  8. cookie sagt:
    31.July, 2009 um 7:31 pm

    hmm sore throtes are sometimes the sorce of a cough..so if you have a sore throte then you can make hot lemon water with honey…it is really soothing, also cough drops and syrup helps. hope this helps! good luck hope ya get better!
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  9. rustoria617 sagt:
    31.July, 2009 um 7:40 pm

    A cough after a viral respiratory illness is common. It can persist for weeks or even months if untreated. And, possibly even when treated.

    Try to get your parents to let you see a doctor. He can help you. Otherwise, not much you can do ‘cept let it run it’s course.
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  10. mich_ivon sagt:
    31.July, 2009 um 8:26 pm

    buy some fruits like orange and other citrus fruits. it helps and its effective to solve dry cough…thats what my mum said and its effective.
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  11. Frances sagt:
    31.July, 2009 um 8:54 pm

    Raw garlic acts as a natural antibiotic, crush it over salads, or pasta.
    Take time off from school or work, so that you can sleep all day if you’re up nights.
    Take this seriously, have it checked, this could lead to a bacterial lung infection if you don’t look after yourself.
    Hope you feel better soon.
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