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Hi Dr. My mother is having cough but only while lying down if she is sitting she is fn with no cough. But as soon as she is lying down she is getting cough she to which isn't able to sleep. Been to Dr. so he gave syrup alex for 5 days still she has cough only while lying down. She is also feeling very weak. Ki dly suggest what shall we do to treat this cough.
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Not clear whether she has cold, wheezing sound on coughing, bodyache and fever. Watering of nose and reflux acidity causes cough on lying down. She should lie down in a propped up position. Continue same medicine take sips of water regualrly. If no relief case has to be reviewed after 2-3 days.
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