Is Benzonatate more effective than Prednisone in treating severe cough with clear mucous?
Patient: I have a deep cough that raises clear mucous. I have been xrayed and know there is no pneumonia or bronchitis. I do not have a history of asthma. My doc prescribed a week of prednisone which I have just started. But I wonder if Benzonatate might be helpful for this? Doctor: Hi,  Benzonatate is a cough suppressant drug. Prednisone is an oral corticosteroid. Prednisone is effective only if it is an allergic etiology related cough.   Since you don't have asthma or bronchitis, I don't think your cough will improve with prednisone.  Better to take Benzonatate first as it is cough suppressant. It will definitely reduce your cough.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.   Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,  Pulmonologist