I'm still experiencing a dry cough pretty often and it's been over four months since I had COVID. I'm really concerned about it. Could you suggest any effective medicines or treatments that might help with this?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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take tablet tusQ twice in a day for 3 days

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Answered 04/07/2025

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