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Cough Medicine

mrs jg
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Hello there,

I have recently started coughing and I think it's getting worse. I'd like to know which cough medicine I can take please.

I am on Immunotherapy for Incurable Liver Cancer

Thanks You

  • Hi  

     

    Thanks for getting in touch with our online community. My name’s Louise and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists here. 

    Immunotherapy can cause different side effects. Some of these can be serious. A cough may be a sign of inflammation of the lungs or an infection. If left untreated an infection can cause sepsis which can be life threatening. 

    Because we don’t have access to medical records here on the Support Line we can’t give medication advice.  

    It’s important to report any new, worsening or changing symptoms to your healthcare team. If you have been given a 24-hour number phone this straight away. Alternatively phone 111. 

    If you feel short of breath phone 999. 

     

    More information about immunotherapy can be found here. 

     

    Kind regards   

    Louise, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist   

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.   

    Our Ref:  LR/ GMcR 

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