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What should my husband do if he still has a cough after taking Mucinac 600 for five days, and has tested positive for COVID-19 again after 15 days?

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What should my husband do if he still has a cough after taking Mucinac 600 for five days, and has tested positive for COVID-19 again after 15 days?

Asked by Male, 35 · 5 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

5 days ago

It is very common to have a lingering cough after COVID-19, and testing positive at 15 days often just means his body is still shedding inactive viral particles. Since his cough persists after five days of Mucinac (acetylcysteine), please reassure him that this is a typical recovery path. To help soothe his throat, he should focus on staying well-hydrated with warm fluids and trying steam inhalation. However, because the cough is ongoing, it is highly recommended to consult his doctor. They can check his oxygen levels, listen to his chest, and safely determine if he needs alternative treatments to support his recovery.

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