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Hello my name is Sammie and i had surgery gastric sleeve on 11-11-13. Well I had an adjustable bed delivered on 01/03/13. And the reason I meantion my delivery is because the delivery guys had such a nasty cough. And they cough thoughout my living room and bedroom. When they left my husband sprayed every place they went with lysol. But to make a long story short my daughther which is 23 came down with what ever they had and now i got it as well. I have that cough like a whooping cough and it is making my head hurt and the bottom of my stomach. My doctor is suppose to call me in the morning. But i wanted to ask you all on the form can i take Alka Seltzer Plus night severe cough, cough & Flu it is a powder that you mix with Water. Thanks so much for any advice

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Is it fizzy?

Might make your stomach a bit gurgly, but if you take a PPI before it, it might provide a bit of a barrier. Failing that, a bit of gaviscon liquid should do the trick before consumption.

On first response, if it is fizzy, I would drown it in Water and make it 'flat'. If you're worried, maybe an alternative could be some tylenol / cough Syrup and something mentholated like peppermint tea to give you some vapours? Limit the sugar content as this can make your cough worse.

I'm sure for one night it won't be the end of the world, as long as your stomach is okay and your symptoms are temporarily soothed. If the doctor is genuinely concerned and thinks you have a full infection, he'll be throwing steroids, an inhaler, antibiotics and all sorts at you to move the cough on and quickly.

Sorry you feel miserably unwell. Hope you feel better soon :)

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The alka seltzer is a fizzy thing; I wouldn't. I have taken Nyquil.

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  • Thanks Madam Reverie, it not the fizzy one it is like the regular thera flu like a tea almost. I talked with on call doctor and he said that he thinks it a virus. And that he will have my doctor to call me in the morning. Thanks again so much

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Homemade Remedy: I usually get bad bronchitis with my asthma, so I saved this from a search on Barefeet in the Kitchen. You mix ginger, cayenne, cider vinegar and honey. I plan on trying this if I need it, she swears it works, and it won't kill us! I hope that you feel better.

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The alka seltzer is a fizzy thing; I wouldn't. I have taken Nyquil.

Hello Fluffnomore, no it isn't fizzy it is like a tea lemon flavored thera flu Alka Seltzer is the maker of it. Thanks so much again

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Homemade Remedy: I usually get bad bronchitis with my asthma, so I saved this from a search on Barefeet in the Kitchen. You mix ginger, cayenne, cider vinegar and honey. I plan on trying this if I need it, she swears it works, and it won't kill us! I hope that you feel better.

Ok thanks LindafromFlorida,I will go purchase and give a try. Just want to get rid of this cough. Thanks again I really appreciate it.

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I ended uo grtting bronchitis 2.5 weeks post op. All I took was liquid tylenol and I took a spoonful of honey mixed with cinnamon. Just kept a small bowl of thay mixed snd covered. Anytime I feel a bug starting, I take a todder sozed spoonful of it morning and before bed. I ended uo with bruised ribs as a result of my bout. No fun at all. Rest up and maybe take some extra percocet or whatever narcotic you have.

Hope you feel better.

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I ended uo grtting bronchitis 2.5 weeks post op. All I took was liquid tylenol and I took a spoonful of honey mixed with cinnamon. Just kept a small bowl of thay mixed snd covered. Anytime I feel a bug starting, I take a todder sozed spoonful of it morning and before bed. I ended uo with bruised ribs as a result of my bout. No fun at all. Rest up and maybe take some extra percocet or whatever narcotic you have.

Hope you feel better.

Thanks for the info and i will try it. Right now my ribs are sore and my lower back with slightly throbbing head each time I cough. And i also have a hernia and the cough is not helping at all.And my concern was that i might pop something loose since i am almost 2 months out. Thanks again gomekast

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Homemade Remedy: I usually get bad bronchitis with my asthma, so I saved this from a search on Barefeet in the Kitchen. You mix ginger, cayenne, cider vinegar and honey. I plan on trying this if I need it, she swears it works, and it won't kill us! I hope that you feel better.

Also, rub some vicks vapo rub on your chest before bed or put eucalyptus in your shower.

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I've had a lot of congestion, cough and sneezing for the past week, which is week 2 post surgery. I was worried about upsetting stitches with all the coughing. My surgeon recommended Robitussin for the cough, and any nasal spray that I wanted to use. I did not have to take anything stronger but they also said I could use Zyrtec D.

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