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Cough Treatment

The treatment for a cough will depend on the underlying cause.

Treatment for a cough may include:

Stop smoking.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Inhaled medications:

Bronchodilator medications
Inhaled corticosteroids

Oral corticosteroids
Nebulizer therapy
Antibiotics for bronchitis or pneumonia
Cough medicine

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Last Updated: Oct 13, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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