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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: NorthstarMom

Wow really!!


61 posted on 02/10/2016 12:54:56 PM PST by ConservativeMan55 (In America, we don't do pin pricks. But sometimes we elect them.)
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To: ConservativeMan55

This is going to sound crazy but try putting rubbing alcohol on Q-tip and swirl in both ears.


62 posted on 02/10/2016 12:55:11 PM PST by Mac n Jac (www.vetsfightingms.org)
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To: ConservativeMan55

Take the honey with tea then.


63 posted on 02/10/2016 12:55:16 PM PST by Cboldt
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To: alarm rider; stump56; bcsco; PJ-Comix; kimmie7; MissDairyGoodnessVT; Paul Heinzman; ...

Ummmmm...for a dry cough I generally use the following:

1/4 cup Knob Creek bourbon
1 teaspoon honey
juice of Meyer lemon
sprig of thyme

Muddle, pour and shoot. Repeat until you fall asleep.
:-)


64 posted on 02/10/2016 12:55:22 PM PST by Cletus.D.Yokel (Catastrophic Anthropogenic Climate Alterations: The acronym defines the science.)
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To: ConservativeMan55

you’re low in magnesium. take Metagenics mag glycinate. get up to about 8 tablets a day, split throughout the day.

your cough will go away and never come back but you must take the mag consistently.


65 posted on 02/10/2016 12:55:50 PM PST by spacejunkie2001
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To: ConservativeMan55

Doctors should have ordered a chest X-ray immediately for a persistent cough.


66 posted on 02/10/2016 12:55:58 PM PST by Deo volente (God willing, America shall survive this Obamanation.)
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To: ConservativeMan55

MY mom has same thing right now it is a bugger !!!! I picked her up MUSINEX for extreme cough and congestion, we did EVERYTHING else, codine cough syrup, antibiotics, the WORKS!!! this stuff seems to have REALLY helped her!!! It is some sort of allergy but don’t know what!!!!


67 posted on 02/10/2016 12:56:14 PM PST by Kit cat (OBummer must go)
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To: ConservativeMan55

It can be treated at home. Get the endoscope as others have said. Don’t think it is going away.

It is a condition that needs treatment.

I had a tightening muscle in the esophagus that created all kinds of problems. Doc stretched it out.


68 posted on 02/10/2016 12:56:16 PM PST by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west))
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To: ConservativeMan55
The earliest I can see a specialist is the 29th. We will see if can move it up.

Good. I'll be praying for you!

69 posted on 02/10/2016 12:56:21 PM PST by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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To: ConservativeMan55

I had a dry cough for quite a while. Then I got the flu twice and it wasn’t so dry. I just spent the weekend in Palm Springs and my cough is finally pretty much gone.

I think I had a virus that just didn’t go away for a long time.


70 posted on 02/10/2016 12:57:41 PM PST by Aria (2016: The gravy train v Donald Trump)
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To: P-Marlowe

It’s entirely possible that my mom lied about the purpose of the med so I wouldn’t worry about her reducing the dose.

I worry about her having another heart attack all the time. Drives her nuts.


71 posted on 02/10/2016 12:57:45 PM PST by NorthstarMom (God says debt is a curse and children are a blessing, yet we apply for loans and prevent pregnancy.)
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To: ConservativeMan55

My friend, several different types of pneumonia are floating around across the USA. I suggest that you get a immediate C/T of your lungs and get yourself a great lung infection specialist. Remember, certain strains of pneumonia are killers. Please do not fool around.....you have had that cough for far too long!!! Take it from me, pneumonia and I are great friends. The “old wives’ tales do not cut it!!! I am not acting in panic.......just in preventive action!!!


72 posted on 02/10/2016 12:58:10 PM PST by JLAGRAYFOX (Defeat Hillary Clinton & totally destroy the entire Democrat Party, politically!!!)
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To: mass55th
Have they ruled out whooping cough? It’s made a comeback.

I got whooping cough in early October and stopped coughing in early January. Not much they can do with it medically.
Some people injure themselves from the violet coughing. -Tom

73 posted on 02/10/2016 12:58:20 PM PST by Capt. Tom
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To: sorrisi

Thanks Sorrisi, sing away.


74 posted on 02/10/2016 12:58:25 PM PST by heights
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To: OldMissileer

Thank you so much! It’s much needed right now.


75 posted on 02/10/2016 12:58:35 PM PST by ConservativeMan55 (In America, we don't do pin pricks. But sometimes we elect them.)
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To: ConservativeMan55

Have you ever tried Tessalon perles? I have periodic bronchitis, and it is the only thing that helps me get rid of it. As soon as I feel that tickle, I take it.


76 posted on 02/10/2016 12:59:04 PM PST by FamiliarFace
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To: P-Marlowe

Seriously? I’m taking that and have had a chest cold with cough since December 25th. It’s finally about gone, but it’s been annoying.


77 posted on 02/10/2016 12:59:13 PM PST by listenhillary (Courts, law enforcement, roads and national defense should be the extent of government)
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To: ConservativeMan55

78 posted on 02/10/2016 12:59:15 PM PST by Rio (Proud resident of the State of Jefferson)
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To: ConservativeMan55

Just from the posts on this thread you realize it could be anything.

The sooner the better to get that chest x-ray and maybe a C-T scan.


79 posted on 02/10/2016 1:00:07 PM PST by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west))
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To: uncitizen
To all. My Mom had the same issue. She couldn't
stop coughing. It took about a year but we finally found out
the high blood pressure medicine was the culprit. Poor Mom!
Changed medication and Ta da! no more coughing.
80 posted on 02/10/2016 1:00:19 PM PST by fatfertile
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