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Dh and I had the flu last week, and his coughing seems to have turned into a nagging habit which may be bronchitis. Does anybody have a suggestion for something natural (herb concoction, home remedy, etc.) he might try to rid himself of the cough? He wants to try natural things before going to the doctor for a shot lol. Thanks!

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Last time I had bronchitis my family Dr told me that over 70% (? something like that) of bronchitis goes away on its own with no treatment. It is either viral or needs no antibiotics. He gave me a script but asked me not to fill it unless I got worse over the next three days. He was pretty specific about what constituted 'worse'. I did not get worse and after 48 hours was actually starting to be a little bit better. Within a two weeks I was totally better.

 

There are lots of '100 day coughs' that don't warrant antibiotics. Unless it is getting worse then the antibiotics prob won't help.

 

Now, he could go in and get a script for an industrial cough suppressant to help him sleep at night. Sometimes just getting a couple good nights sleep can make all the difference in getting well.

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I keep telling him that he is getting better...and that a good, positive attitude is helpful, too (which he does not have at the moment :glare: ) but his coughing is driving him bonkers. Ironically, his co-worker also came down with the flu, and immediately went to the doctor as is his frequent habit. Guess what they prescribed: a steroid shot and antibiotics! Why? And he still has his cough, too. Maybe it's time for some tough love around here. "Alright young man, drink that garlic tea and put that sticky Vicks on, too!" I can hear the whining already... :nopity:

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I have had a sore throat and some congestion for more than a week and started getting a pretty bad cough at night for several days. Since I have family coming into town tomorrow I went to the doctor yesterday. He gave me steroids and cough syrup with codine. I am already doing so much better. I was pretty sure it wasn't a sinus infection, but I feel like I should be able to keep up with company and my 2 1/2 year old daughter for the next week without a problem.

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Now, he could go in and get a script for an industrial cough suppressant to help him sleep at night. Sometimes just getting a couple good nights sleep can make all the difference in getting well.

this. Totally agree. I cannot function without sleep and I generally get worse if I don't get rest.

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