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Cough for last 3 days

2018-01-16 16:51:45
I am having cough for the last 3 days. Is it advisable to take steam in this situation? Please help.
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Steam inhalations are always helpful as it enhances normal muco ciliary action. Cough is a reflex mechanism. It's the effect and not the cause. So search for cause like acidity, allergy, sinusitis etc n get treated for same

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