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Persistent cough that won't go away

Posted on 02/10/2016 12:40:50 PM PST by ConservativeMan55

Hey Freepers!

What are your cough remedies?

I've had a persistent and overwhelming cough since December.

I've been to multiple doctors, been on anti biotics, had all kinds of cough syrups and drops. Nothing seems to stop it.

Anyone have a home remedy? Thanks in advance!


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To: be-baw

“Weezer”? ROFLOL OH! the irony. That is hilarious. I’d ask how you knew if I was currently suffering from my COPD, and I am 70. Thanks be-baw. This is the best laugh of the day!


141 posted on 02/10/2016 2:38:01 PM PST by Wiser now (Socialism does not eliminate poverty, it guarantees it.)
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To: ConservativeMan55

As a retired auctioneer, my voice was my fortune. The best thing most of us found was HACKS Cough Drops, which were made in Britain. Sometime around 1990 they suddenly disappeared from stores and we never knew why.

Then I invented my own elixer. It would curb a cough. Plus, if my vocal chords began to weaken on a long day, a sip of it would instantly give me 20+ additional minutes. Several additional sips, if needed, would enable me to finish the auction.

RECIPE: Acquire some raw, unprocessed, uncooked honey and some raw vinegar with the mother. You can get both at a health food store. Also get a bottle of 100 proof Wild Turkey or other decent whiskey. Mix equal parts of those 3 ingredients. The raw honey will be thick, almost like putty, so you will need to stir well until it completely dissolves in the liquids.

I carried a small bottle of that mixture with me for about 30 years whenever I did an auction, which for a number of years was 3 auto auctions per week and usually an antique or farm auction on Saturdays. It works.


142 posted on 02/10/2016 2:43:14 PM PST by Tucker39 (Welcome to America! Now speak English; and keep to the right....In driving, in Faith, and politics.)
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To: NorthstarMom
"His last words to us were 'water bottle, water bottle, water bottle. Never go anywhere without it.' Only cost us over $600 for that advice. It worked."

Well, if my math is correct, that was $200 for each time he said "water bottle".   You're probably lucky that doctor wasn't this guy, and that he wasn't endlessly repeating "water bottle" like a "broken record".  (Remember records?)

"World's Fastest Talking Man"

143 posted on 02/10/2016 2:44:06 PM PST by Heart-Rest ( "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil!" Isaiah 5:20)
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To: ConservativeMan55

I had a persiatant cough for years and none of the docs I went to had a clue as to the root cause. If you have a white coating on your tounge, or even at the back of it, then read this and get some of the anti-fungal meds it describes. It may be candida, or oral thrush.

http://wholehealthchicago.com/2009/05/03/candida-overgrowth-syndrome/


144 posted on 02/10/2016 2:50:22 PM PST by Airwoofer
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To: ConservativeMan55

You want to get rid of a cough — this may help. Stop consuming all dairy products for a while — that means no butter, ice cream, milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, etc. — anything that produces a lot of mucous. Mucous is the perfect environment for whatever causes the coughing, so take away their perfect environment — give it a couple of weeks — and see what happens.


145 posted on 02/10/2016 2:50:22 PM PST by GracieZG (You want to get rid of a cough, first get rid of dairy)
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To: P-Marlowe

Really?


146 posted on 02/10/2016 2:54:39 PM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda�Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
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To: ConservativeMan55

Drink a lot of water. Carry water with you. When a cough comes on, take a couple sips.


147 posted on 02/10/2016 2:55:52 PM PST by TribalPrincess2U (0bama's agenda�Divide and conquer seems to be working.)
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

And, if you sill have a cough, who cares. I’m with you.


148 posted on 02/10/2016 3:08:30 PM PST by jstaff
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To: ConservativeMan55

If you have a family doctor who will prescribe them I agree with the tessalon perles.
Best thing for a nagging cough ever, and I have tried just about everything.

Get those for the short term and keep the appointment with the specialist.
Can’t be too careful.


149 posted on 02/10/2016 3:10:50 PM PST by oldvirginian (American by birth, Southern by the grace of God and Virginian because Jesus loves me. CRUZ 2016!)
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To: ConservativeMan55

Blood pressure medicine with ACE inhibitors does that to me. Doctor has changed my medicine.


150 posted on 02/10/2016 3:11:56 PM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: ConservativeMan55

Are you taking any new medications? A couple of years ago my doc changed my blood pressure medication and I developed a persistent cough that wouldn’t stop. Took a couple of months to figure out it was the medication.


151 posted on 02/10/2016 3:14:17 PM PST by TruthFactor (Tag-free, for now.)
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To: Yaelle

I had a friend recommend kefir to me for (ahem) digestive issues. Is it really as good as they say?


152 posted on 02/10/2016 3:19:16 PM PST by Kommodor (Terrorist, Journalist or Democrat? I can't tell the difference.)
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To: P-Marlowe

I take this drug for high blood pressure and it causes a persitant dry cough, has for yrs. It controls my Bp really well so my Dr is reluctant to take me off of it. My Dad took it for a while and had same cough.


153 posted on 02/10/2016 3:24:57 PM PST by sarge83
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To: ConservativeMan55

take an 8 or 12 ounce glass and fill it with your favorite wine....

nuke it until hot...

sit down in a chair and sip..

repeat as necessary..


154 posted on 02/10/2016 3:25:07 PM PST by joe fonebone (gay people do not bother me.... fags do...)
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To: mass55th

Or has been brought to USA by the 3rd world invaders.


155 posted on 02/10/2016 3:33:53 PM PST by OldMagazine
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To: ConservativeMan55

Fisherman’s Friend. Hard to find but worth it. And get the original flavor, not the honey. Tastes like hell, but effective. Concave shaped to park between gum and cheek.


156 posted on 02/10/2016 3:53:12 PM PST by Excellence (Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
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To: ConservativeMan55

Possible sign of cancer

Get cancer blood tests ASAP to eliminate that possibility


157 posted on 02/10/2016 3:55:30 PM PST by WayneLusvardi (It's more complex than it might seem)
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To: ConservativeMan55

Common Causes of a Chronic Cough
http://hubpages.com/health/A-chronic-cough-overview-common-causes


158 posted on 02/10/2016 5:02:16 PM PST by tbw2
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To: ConservativeMan55

There is a difference in drinking and using alcohol for your health. Almost all liquid medicines have alcohol in them.


159 posted on 02/10/2016 5:13:28 PM PST by jch10 (Hillary in the Big House, not the White House .)
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To: ConservativeMan55

It might be an allegery.

Try taking some Claritan with some Benedryl. Or just Benedryl.


160 posted on 02/10/2016 5:52:04 PM PST by SaraJohnson
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