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What should you do if you want to stop a cough that won’t go away?
We’ve all had coughs and colds that usually settle down after a week or so. But what if you still have a lingering cough after everything else has gone? From desert-dry coughs to phlegmy throat coughs, some just won’t go away. If that’s the case, what do you need to know? How can you treat the common causes yourself? And when should you get help?
We’ll cover all of this in today’s video on how to stop a cough that won't go away.
0:00:58 - Typical Cough Progression (When Should Your Cough Go Away)
0:02:00 - Acid Reflux and Post-Nasal Drip
0:02:42 - 5 Things You Can Do To Stop A Cough
0:04:24 - When To Get Extra Help
0:05:00 - Changing Your Medication: A Warning
0:05:23 - Summary
My name is Dr Tom Micklewright, a Medical Doctor working in the NHS in the UK. I have not received any financial compensation from any of the apps in this video, so this is an independent video.
I used clinical guidelines produced by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence to inform this video: cks.nice.org.u... (accessed 6th March 2023)
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