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Suffering with severe dry cough. Unable to sleep in the night for past three days inspite of taking antibiotics
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Severe dry cough at night could be because of post nasal drip or reflux also.. Only antibiotics may not help,,, For simple cough antibiotics not recommended.
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Better to take antitussives / anti reflux medication
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Avoid liquids/ liquor / smoking before bed time.
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