instruction: hello doctor I am a woman 23 I am 2 137 pds I am currently taking cetirizine I have been coughing badly for the past months when I got my new job at a preschool I went to the doctor he prescribed me the before mentioned drug although when it gets really cold I cough phlegm and other times a dry cough I would like to have a second opinion on what I should do because I am tired of coughing
output: hello in addition to cetirizine you need to take a bronchodilator medicine that will help bring out the phlegm better salbutamol albuterol is an excellent drug that helps widen the small airway passages and bring out the mucus it is available in the form of inhalers take puffs thrice daily and gradually taper over a period of weeks whenever the climate changes or you start coughing start on the inhaler second when there is excessive mucus in addition to the inhaler take ambroxol hydrochloride medicine also it is available in syearup and tablet formulations you require 30 my if the phlegm is green in color and tastes bad you may require a short course of antibiotic it is also advisable you wear masks when you go outside avoid cold air in the mornings and late evenings take plenty of warm fluids adequate hydration use a multivitamin temporarily have healthy diet rich in vegetables and fruits taking garlic is helpful as it is known to have ingredients that help relieve asthma and associated bronchoconstriction