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Can't stop coughing

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My client has PSP and may have recently had a cold. Took her to PCP and he cave her clindamycin. I don't think it really did anything. She won't stop coughing. We suction and use a cough assist device. Swallowing is difficult for her. She has a feeding tube. Any suggestions?

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easterncedar

Oh, I am sorry. I don't know what to suggest. My guy used to raise his arms above his head for a choking cough, and that worked, although he said it really helped him not to panic, having something to do.

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rriddle

Don't know what clindamycin is.

For my father's cough, we used Delsym cough syrup, loratadine (a non-sedating antihistamine), guaifenisin, a humidifier at night, and raised the head of the bed at night. I'd say the combo helped a little bit.

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