Influenza

Home Care Advice - Cough Medicine
  • Reassurance
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  • Cough Medicine
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  • Cough Suppressant for Severe Coughs
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  • Coughing Spasms
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  • Vomiting
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  • Humidifier
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  • Runny Nose With Profuse Discharge
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  • Blocked Nose: Use Nasal Washes
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  • Cold Medicines
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  • Sore Throat Relief
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  • Fever Medicine
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  • Contagiousness
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  • Expected Course
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  • Call Your Doctor If
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    Cough Medicine

    • After age 1 year, use corn syrup ½ to 1 teaspoon as needed as a homemade cough medicine.
    • It can thin the secretions and loosen the cough.
    • After age 6, use cough drops.

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