getting rid of a cough...

[drmota]

I've been pretty morbidly sick for the last few days but am just starting to feel better this morning. I have this awful phlegmy cough though that follows me everywhere and draws attention in class like showing up to an interview naked. I can't call schools anymore to check up on my status cuz I cough all into the mouthpiece and they hang up immediately yelling about how I'm going to make them sick. Halls is just not cutting it anymore. Any tips you guys have? Things passed down from your parents? Voodoo? Viagra? i'm willing to try anything. thanks
-mota

p.s. i'm not smoking anything so don't go hootin and hollerin about that.

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[DarkFark]

I've been pretty morbidly sick for the last few days but am just starting to feel better this morning. I have this awful phlegmy cough though that follows me everywhere and draws attention in class like showing up to an interview naked. I can't call schools anymore to check up on my status cuz I cough all into the mouthpiece and they hang up immediately yelling about how I'm going to make them sick. Halls is just not cutting it anymore. Any tips you guys have? Things passed down from your parents? Voodoo? Viagra? i'm willing to try anything. thanks
-mota

p.s. i'm not smoking anything so don't go hootin and hollerin about that.

Umm, I don't think halls can help a phlegm cough. I had one of those that lasted a month, until I finally got some antibiotics. In the meantime, I recommend you go looking for an expectorant.

 

[drmota]

p.s. i am on antibiotics.

-mota

 

[BerkeleyMD]

since when do you go to class mota??

Sameir

 

[BerkeleyMD]

you should probably drink hot soup or something... it usually eases the cough at least temporarily.

 

[drmota]

since when do you go to class mota??

Sameir

psh. i am THE model student. except when i fall asleep in class.

i'm drinking hot tea right now
-mota

 

[TracksuitsRock]

psh. i am THE model student. except when i fall asleep in class.

i'm drinking hot tea right now
-mota

Take Mucinex. it's so awesome, it loosens everything up and lets you get it all out quick. It used to be prescription I think, but is now freely available OTC.

 

[drmota]

Take Mucinex. it's so awesome, it loosens everything up and lets you get it all out quick. It used to be prescription I think, but is now freely available OTC.

awesome. can i get it at a 7-11, walgreens etc?
-mota

 

[TracksuitsRock]

awesome. can i get it at a 7-11, walgreens etc?
-mota

Walgreens definitely. 7-11 might have a more limited selection. ooo I hope you like it bc I love it.

 

[drmota]

Walgreens definitely. 7-11 might have a more limited selection. ooo I hope you like it bc I love it.

you're the ****. i'll let you know how it goes.
-mota

 

[Risa]

Delsym is the best cough medicine ever.

And more being generally presentable while sick, I'm a big fan of copious amounts of Dayquil.

 

[jebus]

Mucinex (guaifed) does kick ass, in case you needed someone else to give you a head's up. Mucinex and a 30 minute long hot shower (get that steam, bee-atch!) about an hour after you take mucinex will definitely get that snot/phlegm moving.

 

[drmota]

Mucinex (guaifed) does kick ass, in case you needed someone else to give you a head's up. Mucinex and a 30 minute long hot shower (get that steam, bee-atch!) about an hour after you take mucinex will definitely get that snot/phlegm moving.

word. i just bought the mucinex guaifed and will take it in a few hours.
-mota

 

[MollyMalone]

Mucinex is awesome indeed but for it to work properly you really need to make sure you're well-hydrated so keep pounding those fluids!

I feel your pain, Mota, I just got over a case of pneumonia. Hang in there!

 

[drmota]

Mucinex is awesome indeed but for it to work properly you really need to make sure you're well-hydrated so keep pounding those fluids!

I feel your pain, Mota, I just got over a case of pneumonia. Hang in there!

for sure. i've drank probably a gallon's worth of fluid so far today and still haven't gone peepee. kinda frightening actually. my body apparently needs that ish.
-mota

 

[MDMAMA]

Try tea with honey or lemon or warm orange or apple juice diluted with water.
All three will make you feel better.

 

[drmota]

Try tea with honey or lemon or warm orange or apple juice diluted with water.
All three will make you feel better.

i first read your screenname as MDMA MA rather than MD MAMA. thought i would comment on that.
thanks for the tips. i've been drinking loads of tea.

-mota

 

[bubbleyum]

mota i am sorry you are feeling bad!

the best tip i have is to go out an get a HUGE BOTTLE OF LISTERINE. i swear this is almost like a magic cure for all throat colds, especially in the beginning when you first start to feel it come on.

gargle listerine as often as you can, and you have to tilt your head back and do it properly, not like the dumb tv commercials where you are checking yourself out in the mirror making funny faces counting the seconds. the antiseptic works on the back of your throat where you feel the worst and it really helps. i've told this to several friends and it has worked, i'm tellin ya.

other than that, just get lots of sleep

 

[Nikki2002]

mota i am sorry you are feeling bad!

the best tip i have is to go out an get a HUGE BOTTLE OF LISTERINE. i swear this is almost like a magic cure for all throat colds, especially in the beginning when you first start to feel it come on.

gargle listerine as often as you can, and you have to tilt your head back and do it properly, not like the dumb tv commercials where you are checking yourself out in the mirror making funny faces counting the seconds. the antiseptic works on the back of your throat where you feel the worst and it really helps. i've told this to several friends and it has worked, i'm tellin ya.

other than that, just get lots of sleep

or just drink the listerine and then you will feel really good......j/k

 

[gdbaby]

psh. i am THE model student. except when i fall asleep in class.

i'm drinking hot tea right now
-mota

Put some whiskey in that tea. Of course you knew that would be my suggestion.

 

[jmnykrkts]

drink beer

 

[drmota]

Put some whiskey in that tea. Of course you knew that would be my suggestion.

oh brother. gdbaby strikes again.
-mota