Aslaamalaycum

I have been told by some people that if u have a really bad cough or sum other throut illness its is permissible for u to drink sum wine, (i was told Wiskey) i am not sure if this is true. I havt done it myself and others that hav asked me i hav told them to stay away frm it cuz i am not sure, Can any1 tell me if this is permissable and mayb giv me a quote or two?

Jazakallah for your help

Walaycumsalaam