Cough
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Home care
for cough includes:
Stop smoking
.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Avoid exposure to pollen.
Avoid exposure to mold.
Change air conditioning filters every month.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Take prescribed medicines as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain and
fever
Ibuprofen
for pain and
fever
Raise the head of your bed at night.
Sleep on your left side.
Use a humidifier if you live in a dry climate.
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Cough References:
Chang AB, Asher MI. A review of cough in children. J Asthma. 2001 Jun;38(4):299-309.
Irwin RS, Curley FJ. The treatment of cough. A comprehensive review. Chest. 1991 Jun;99(6):1477-84.
Schroeder K, Fahey T. Should we advise parents to administer over the counter cough medicines for acute cough? Systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Arch Dis Child. 2002 Mar;86(3):170-5.
Schroeder K, Fahey T. Systematic review of randomised controlled trials of over the counter cough medicines for acute cough in adults. BMJ. 2002 Feb 9;324(7333):329-31.
