Are Coughing Up Of Phlegm And Chills Suggestive Of Bronchitis?

Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016

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Question : I am 71, male, in very good health and started what I thought was a cold about 8 days ago. I now have what I think is Bronchitis. I am continually coughing up flem, am tired, and last night was hot and then had the chills most of the evening. What if any medications should I look to take, should I go to a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you should definitely consult doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should definitely consult doctor because you will need antibiotic and I don't think you will get antibiotic without prescription.
Chills, hot (fever), cough, phlegm etc are more suggestive of lung infection.
So better to consult doctor and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x ray if needed.
Please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (17 minutes later)

Doctor, no I don't smoke. My lungs are in good shape as I work out aerobically 4 to 5 day a week for an hour with my heart rate above 80% of my XXXXXXX for most of the time.

What type of antibiotic would you think I might need from strong Z-pac to amoxicillin?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Z pack is good for you.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
This is good as you are physically fit.
You can try Z pack for five days to see if any improvement.
If you don't improve then consult doctor.
By z pack, do you mean Azithromycin?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar