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Cough and code with history of syncope

2018-01-22 11:12:27
Hi My dad is having bad cough and cold. He took medication Montex tab and some codiene syrup and suffered a syncope recently. What is the cough and cold medication we can give to him. He has had open heart surgery 2 years back and is on medication which is prescribed.
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He seems to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat and nose infection in this season. He may need to take antibiotics, cough syrups and steam inhalation for faster recovery
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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