I HAVE HAD A COUGH FOR A WEEK. THERE IS MUCUS THAT COMES UP. HAVE BEEN TAKING ROBITUSSIN DECONGESTANT FOR COUGH AND MUCUS. THIS HAS GONE THROUGH 4 OF US IN THE HOUSE MY HUSBAND FEELS VERY TIRED FROM IT AND HIS RIBS ARE SORE FROM COUGHING. WE LIVE IN RI.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of viral Upper respiratory tract infection is more. And history of similar complaints into family members suggest viral infection and spread. So avoid Robitussin syrup. I can have expectorant. So it will cause more coughing. Your rib pain is due to excessive coughing. So better to start antihistamines and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Avoid oily and spicy food.