Chronic Cough Treatment Options
Cough Suppressants
While your doctor is still diagnosing the exact cause of your chronic cough, a cough suppressant would be prescribed to relieve symptoms. You can experience quick effects in a few hours. However, keep in mind that they do not help with the underlying condition. In addition, keep in mind that these drugs would lead to some side effects, especially fatal overdoses in young children. Parents should not use OTC medications, except for pain relievers and fever reducers, to treat colds and coughs in kids. [4]
