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Chesty cough remedies

ive had a nasty cough for ouple of weeks been doctor but not infection just wont shift

anyone know any good medicines or remdies?
What goes around-comes around

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    This works a treat, but make sure you follow the directions as its really strong.
    gabbyevs wrote: »
    ive had a nasty cough for ouple of weeks been doctor but not infection just wont shift

    anyone know any good medicines or remdies?
  • thanks oldskool i'll give it a go
    What goes around-comes around
  • venos for chestycoughs is good
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  • absfabs
    absfabs Posts: 573 Forumite
    Steam inhalation: Bowl of hot (not boiling !) water on the table, sit down, head bent over it, towel over the head, and breathe ... May take 10-15 mi for best effect.

    Cheap and effective.

    You can add oils such as eucalyptus to the water, but it's not really necessary, it's the steam that does the work.
  • thanks i will try that aswell does it really not matter if yo0u dont add anything to it
    What goes around-comes around
  • suki1964
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    Giving up smoking cured me this year - after suffering for three months solid
  • oldskool wrote: »

    No, that product is a waste of time and money. All chesty cough medicines are a waste of time and money, only having a placebo effect, but pulmo bailly does not make sense. Chesty cough medicines contain expectorants, which supposedly help break up and liquefy what's on your chest so you can bring it up. If you have a dry, tickly cough then you want a cough suppressant such as pholcodeine or codeine. Pulmo bailly contains an expectorant and a cough suppressant - a combination which makes no sense at all.
  • Savvy_Sue
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    Hi, Martin’s asked me to post this: Sorry, giving or asking for medical advice is not permitted on this forum as it’s not what this site is about. While discussing medical insurance policies, cheaper ways to see consultants, cashback for alternative health treatments and how to get specific medication cheaper (legally) are all perfectly acceptable we ask you specifically not to discuss what to do in the event of certain medical problems (please see this rule on the Health Board). If you have any questions about this policy please email [EMAIL="abuse@moneysavingexpert.com"]abuse@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL].

    If it's not bad enough to see your GP again, then talk to your local pharmacist: they do now ask what kind of cough it is!
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  • I always think resting up is a good idea :) seriously though just giving your body a chance to recover does help a bit...
  • Savvy_Sue
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    I always think resting up is a good idea :) seriously though just giving your body a chance to recover does help a bit...
    :rotfl: can't disagree with that!
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