A 70-year-old, self-identified woman has a cough and runny n…

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A 70-yeаr-оld, self-identified wоmаn hаs a cоugh and runny nose accompanied by post-nasal drip (due to a “cold”) for the past 2 to 3 days.  She does not have a fever nor associated symptoms of aches or pains, headache, or sore throat.  She states that she is generally in good health otherwise.  Having this cough is making it difficult to fall asleep, and it awakens her during the night, too. She asks for your advice about a nonprescription product might help.  You suggest: