Drinking enough fluids makes mucus more watery, which makes it easier to cough up. There are no definitive studies proving that cough medication dries up a cough.
Warm fluids and water work best, avoid sugary drinks and coffee as these may just make things worse.
Visit our Cough Centre for more on managing this condition.
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