I've been dealing with a dry and nagging cough for the past couple of weeks, and it's really starting to worry me. I've already tried levocetirizine tablets and several cough syrups geared towards dry coughs, but nothing seems to be helping. What should I do to find some relief?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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take tablet mucinac for 5 days, two times daily

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Answered 04/07/2025

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