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  • 70 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I'm really worried about my mom. She's diabetic and has been dealing with a productive cough for the last week. We've been giving her Macpod CV 200 twice a day for five days and there has been some improvement, but I'm wondering what the best medicine would be to help her fully recover?

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Dr. Dr Mubarak Parveez B

Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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now ask her to take hot water only. the medicine which she took is best. if it still persists then take tablet. mucinac for 5 days

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