My mom, who's 56, tested positive for COVID two weeks ago. Luckily, she's not showing most symptoms anymore, but we're worried because her dry cough just won't go away. It's been bothering her for two weeks now. Could you recommend a good cough syrup or any advice on what might help?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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take syrup TUSQ twice a day for 5 days

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Answered 04/07/2025

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