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2019-01-25 10:43:51
My aunt is experiencing cold since one week. Its not recovering and she is constantly cough. She has mild cold( cough, very mild body pain)  vomiting(quite few times) . The most trouble however is coughing. Any thoughts on which medication would be good?
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She must have had a viral infection of respiratory tract with now residual irritant cough.It will respond to medications and can be cured with some tablets and cough syrup.
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Consult online so that a detailed history can be elicited and medications prescribed.

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Kindly consult online or provide more info so a prescription can be sent.

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