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Goiter, multinodular nontoxic
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Goiter, multinodular nontoxic
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Multiple nodules in the thyroid gland which do not affect the thyroid function
Symptoms may include swelling at the base in the front of the neck with pain and tenderness
Cause may be due to iodine deficiency, medications, radiation exposure to neck or head as a child or hereditary factors
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females but more common in females
Can occur at any age but more common in older adults
May be mild with few symptoms
Not life threatening
Treatments
FOR COUGH
Increase fluids (especially water)
Suck on cough drops or hard sweets (candy)
Use a cool air humidifier in room
Avoid lung irritants such as smoke, household cleaners or allergens
Over-the-counter cough medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Guaifenesin
Dextromethorphan
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