Cough and Cold Treatment Clinic in Brooklyn, NY

There is no way to cure a cold and cough, however, with appropriate care, you can minimize the amount of time you spend sick. Colds and coughs tend to last for about two weeks however, you can combat the symptoms with a combination of healthy choices, plenty of rest, and medication.
 
Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water and juices while avoiding caffeine and alcohol will loosen congestion as well as reduce the risk of dehydration. Warm liquids, such as decaffeinated tea, can also help reduce discomfort.
 
Gargling and rinsing with salt water is one of many home remedies capable of soothing the throat. Over-the-counter cold medications can also help to keep symptoms at bay. Make sure to avoid misuse or overuse of these over-the-counter medications, particularly among younger children.
 
While colds and coughs are very common and pass within a couple of weeks, they may be a sign of other, more serious, conditions. Individuals who experience these symptoms for a longer period or who find no relief from at-home remedies can visit Big Apple Medical Urgent Care for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Distinguishing whether or not you have simply a cough and cold or COVID-19 can prove challenging as they share many of the same symptoms.
 
Coughs and colds are among the primary symptoms associated with COVID-19. However, there are distinguishing factors including likely additional symptoms and severity of symptoms that can further identify whether you are experiencing a cold or COVID-19.
 
In addition to cough and cold symptoms, COVID-19 is commonly accompanied by headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, and more that are not usually present with the common cold. COVID-19 also presents with more severe cough and cold symptoms.

When it comes to treating a cold and cough with medication, over-the-counter medications are the go-to option for mild cases. While these medications will not cure a cold and cough, they can help to keep symptoms at bay. In cases where cold and cough symptoms were indicative of another condition, such as strep throat, different treatment measures such as prescription antibiotics will be employed.
 
Short-term relief of cough symptoms can be achieved with cough suppressants. Expectorants can help thin mucus and break up chest congestion. Antihistamine can also help with cough symptoms and will also make you feel drowsy which can help patients get a highly important good night’s sleep without too many interruptions by coughing fits. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen may be most suitable for managing fever symptoms. Regardless of the symptoms from which individuals are seeking relief, the experts at Big Apple Medical Urgent Care can point you in the right direction.

How long a cold and cough lasts will vary among patients and will depend on the specific nature of the condition. And while you cannot cure many colds or coughs, with appropriate care you can minimize symptoms, so while a cold and cough may last for a set period, you may find relief from symptoms sooner.
 
Typically, when caused by the common cold, and cough symptoms will last for between 7 and 10 days. However, in some cases, coughs persist following this period leading to post-viral coughs which are capable of lingering for three to eight weeks following an infection.
 
Other causes of cold and cough symptoms will also present with fluctuating timelines. If you have lingering cold and cough symptoms, they present more severely than usual, or you cannot find relief through home remedies, urgent care treatment is recommended.
 
At Big Apple Medical Urgent Care, our highly trained professionals provide effective evaluation and treatment for cough and colds. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 3805 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203. We serve patients from Brooklyn NY, Flatlands NY, Canarsie NY, Park Slope NY, Prospect Heights NY, Clinton Hill NY, East New York NY, and surrounding areas.