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[|Human|] 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?
[|AI|]  Hi, Benzoate is a cough suppressant Chat Doctor.  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 Benzoate 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.