Antitussives, also known as cough suppressants, interrupt the cough reflex by suppressing the coordinating region in the brain stem, which is responsible for causing cough. Dextromethorphan, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Chlophedianol, and Benzonatate are some antitussives.
Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. You say it is a cough with phlegm and persisting for five days. Yes, given the situation, I feel it is better to start antibiotics.
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