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Can Amoxicillin Cause Cough And Shortness Of Breath?
Posted on
Sun, 29 Nov 2015
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Sun, 29 Nov 2015
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Question : Are a cough and shortness of breath side effects of taking amoxicillin after surgery for a ruptured appendix ? No temperature. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thanks for sending the question.
Cough and shortness of breath are not typical symptoms or side effects of taking amoxicillin. This might be due to something completely unrelated including a possible viral upper respiratory infection.
If you continue to have these symptoms or if they get worse I would recommend that you talk about it with your primary care doctor. You might need to come in for a physical examination to determine the most likely cause of the symptoms.
thank you again for sending your question. I hope you feel better soon.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thanks for sending the question.
Cough and shortness of breath are not typical symptoms or side effects of taking amoxicillin. This might be due to something completely unrelated including a possible viral upper respiratory infection.
If you continue to have these symptoms or if they get worse I would recommend that you talk about it with your primary care doctor. You might need to come in for a physical examination to determine the most likely cause of the symptoms.
thank you again for sending your question. I hope you feel better soon.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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