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What helps a Covid cough?

I have a COVID cough. What helps a Covid cough?

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It depends on the type of cough and whether or not you are able to expectorate (spit up) sputum, or if it is a dry non-productive cough. Are you wheezing or unable to catch your breath? Is your cough related to post-nasal drip from having a runny nose and/or watery eyes. Cough symptoms vary depending on the strain of the virus and whether or not you would need an expectorant, a cough suppressant, an antihistamine or a combination. I recommend asking your pharmacist for recommendations based
There are several things that can be done to address a Covid Cough. The number one thing to do is make sure the immune system is been supported. Since 70+% of the immune system is in the gut, this is where I start. =