Suggest Remedies For Persistent Phlegmy Cough

Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 2017

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Question : I have had a phlemy cough for 3 weeks, that rarely comes up with the cough, the small of my back and legs ache all the time, I am fatigued, no energy. I was checked for flu; negative. I have taken 2 weeks antibiotic, muscinex, and fluticasone propionate. I never seem to feel better.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I think you have taken enough of strong oral medication.

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
I think you have taken enough of strong oral medication.
The bodyache and weakness is because of the severe infection you have.
I would advise---
Take steam inhalation with Vicks/Eucalyptus oil twice a day, continue a cough expectorant with Bromhexine/Guaphenisin.
There is a preparation called NAC --N acetyl cysteine--that improves lung capacity and oxygen supply. If you can get it--take it twice a day.
Take a good multivitamin preparation.
Is there any wheezing sound from the chest?
What is the color of your expectorant when it comes out?
Can you collect this sample and get it examined in lab to see type of infection?
Please revert back.
Regards

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