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Definitely investigate the acid reflux avenue. Coughing was the first symptom of my chronic reflux.
If it's cold-related, start with Mucinex and lots of liquids. Mucinex does little to suppress the cough, but it will make the cough more productive. Honey-lemon cough drops will soothe the throat, as will popsicles. Numbing cough drops, such as the ones suggested above, or Halls Max, or whatever, also work. I also keep Chloraseptic spray on hand.
If she really needs sleep--take 2 Benadryl before attempting sleep. Knocks me right out, even when I have a cold, and the decongesting effects of the Benadryl don't hurt either.
But if the cough won't go away, even with Tussinex, there's bound to be another cause.
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