“How do I stop Covid coughing?”

Coughing is normally a reflex our body uses to protect our airways when it's irritated from things like excessive mucus, harmful irritants, or other substances we can breathe in. In some people, that reflex may become disordered, leading to a persistent cough that may impact their health-related quality of life. Unfortunately, a chronic Covid cough can persist for 6 months. Over-the-counter cough suppressants can be used like Mucinex DM, Delsym, Robitussin Severe, Cepacol, and many others under brand names like CVS or Walgreens.Non medical methods for dryness are: drinking plenty of water sipping hot water with honey taking a steamy shower using a humidifier in the home Coughing is a common symptom of a variety of health conditions so one should be seen and evaluated to be sure the cough isn't caused by something other than Covid like * Bronchitis * Pneumonia * Allergic rhinitis * Certain environmental allergies (antihistamines will help with these)* Asthma * Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease * Lung Cancer * Drugs like the antiepileptic drug, topiramate Terri Arthur, RN, BS, MS