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Hacking cough

What do you do to soothe a dry hacking cough?  I had an infection, finally gone thanks to an RX but I can not seem to get rid of this cough.  It is driving me batty so I can only imagine my co-workers. 

I have tried sucking on hard candy, hot tea, throat spray, freezing cold drinks of every variety, and finally today - I went and got cough syrup.  The cough syrup isn't helping and I can't take anymore for another hour or so anyway.

I am kind of looking for another non-medicinal option.  I really don't want to call the doctor, I will see him Friday anyway.     

Re: Hacking cough

  • Sorry you are dealing with that. Not fun at all especially being pg. Everything I was going to suggest it looks like you have tried. If it's not better by Friday i would just ask the doctor. Hope it goes away soon!
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  • Humidifier.
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  • If you haven't already, you might try honey. (You could either put it in hot tea or just eat a couple of teaspoons full.)
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    Humidifier.

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  • Thanks Critti, I will have to try some honey when I get home.  I think DH may kick me out of the house tonight if I don't get this damn cough under control.  I am kidding!

  • Mucinex helped with my last dry hacking cough. Even though it's an expectorant and I wasn't coughing anything up, it suppressed the coughing fits for several hours at a time. Perhaps it thins mucus that might be irritating you without you realizing it?
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  • Mucinex and Robitussin are the only things that ever help me when I'm coughing. Maybe vapo rub? Sorry you're dealing with this, hope you feel better ASAP!!
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