I have been coughing for a while (no fever or runny nose). I have tried lozenges and even syrup but it's still there. What should I do? Covid?

Hello Sir,

If your cough is a dry cough (without mucus production) and is persistent, it may be due to one of your high blood pressure medications, perindopril. A side effect associated with this class of medication is coughing. I would recommend that you consult your doctor or pharmacist, so that you can be offered an alternative treatment.

If your cough is not as I described, you have been in contact with someone who is ill, or you still have doubts, it is possible to go to the following address or call 1-877-644-4545 so that you can analyze whether your current symptoms merit a doctor's attention or whether you should be screened for COVID-19.

Ayoub Bouchama, pharmacy student

Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

It makes me happy to be able to help you!