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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.
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