How can you manage a cough?

Published on, 22 April, 2024. Answered by Dr. Vidit Rohit Shah and Verified by Dr.Galen Team

Patient Question

Hello Doctor,

My mother is feeling unwell, experiencing severe coughing. What should I do? I already bought her a cough syrup, but there's no improvement.

Answered by Dr. Vidit Rohit Shah

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.

It's important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Avoid spicy, oily, fried, and very hot foods. Try to reduce your intake of cold water and beverages. Eat your meals at regular times and avoid overeating. Have a light and early dinner.

Regarding treatment, take the cough syrup you have, 2 spoons twice a day for 10 days. Additionally, take the combination tablet of Levocetrizine and montelukast once at night, after dinner, for 10 days (0-0-1). Also, take the combination capsule of Rabeprazole and domperidone once in the morning, before breakfast, for 10 days (1-0-0)

Thanks