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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI've been dealing with a coughing issue over the p...
  • Male
  • 22 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I've been dealing with a coughing issue over the past week, and it's really getting out of hand, especially at night. It's making it hard to sleep because there's also this white mucus that keeps coming up from my throat. I'm considering taking a cough expectorant, but I'm not sure if that's the best move. What do you think? Should I try medication, or is there something else I should do?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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use medication

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