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Having steam with cough suppressant

2021-04-04 17:03:18
Is having steam good while having cough suppressant. I am having dry cough and taking grilinctus. Please let me know.
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Steam inhalation works as expectorant mainly. For dry cough continue grillinctus and do gargle with 2% betadine and lukewarm water. Please consult for more detailed history taking and further management. Thank you.

Answered2021-04-04 21:03:52

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