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Help..this coughing is wearing me out!

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Fairislecable Sun 22-Oct-23 22:16:16

I had an awful cough last year and in desperation I bought Broncho Stop from my local chemist.

As soon as the tickle started I sucked one and it stopped it escalating.

I have recommended them to several people and the also said they helped.

NanKate Sun 22-Oct-23 22:10:35

Broncho pastilles and medicine are my go to for coughs and sore throats. I think they are herbal. Boots sell them. I also often get a sore throat so I now always carry Broncho tablets around with me. Really worth a try.

Hope you feel better soon .💐

MiniMoon Sun 22-Oct-23 22:06:30

My late uncle was a pharmacist. He always recommended Benilyn cough syrup when we had any sort of cough.
I like Jakeman's throat and chest lozenges to sick to soothe a cough/cold.

Oldbat1 Sun 22-Oct-23 22:00:01

I had flu the last week of Sept and ive been feeling weak legged since with next to no energy. Ive been taking effervesent Vit C with Zinc for the last week or so and Im feeling much better. I have bother taking tablets so much prefer soluable.

glammagran Sun 22-Oct-23 21:10:11

Ailidhcouldnt agree more.

glammagran Sun 22-Oct-23 21:08:39

I’ve been coughing for 5 weeks with dry cough following a pretty mild cold. For the last 3 days I thought it was improving but today it’s just as bad. On Tuesday we are going on a cruise. I’m sure I shall be very annoying to the other passengers.

Jeevee Sun 22-Oct-23 20:59:15

Thanks for the advice.A friend just texted to say take big doses of vitamin c tablets.. anyone else tried this?

Ailidh Sun 22-Oct-23 20:07:06

I'm just going into week 3 of the non covid lurgy. Feel fine but the cough persists. It's like my lungs have a mind of their own.

Litterpicker Sun 22-Oct-23 19:52:34

Halls Soothers do it for me. I had similar cold about 10 days ago. Still coughing a bit but not as bad as last weekend. Hope you are better soon.

PamelaJ1 Sun 22-Oct-23 19:47:39

I’ve had the lurgy for about 3 weeks. The sore throat has been, gone and come back. The cough goes on and on. I’m chewing gum. Seems to work.

Jeevee Sun 22-Oct-23 19:39:53

I had a sore throat last Sunday which lasted a couple of days, then lots of sneezing. Started coughing three days ago and got laryngitis. The coughing is wearing me out. I am drinking lots of lemon and honey but now wondering about buying some Boots Mucus Cough Relief medicine tomorrow?? I didn't think cough medicine worked but now, at 75, think perhaps my system needs some help. I had to cancel childcare for grandchildren this weekend.. hoping to be well enough not to cancel Friday. I think I caught it from them the little germ machines!