Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough

Posted on Sun, 25 Sep 2016

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Question : I have a hacking cough last couple of day. I have green mucous and pain on the bottom my left rib cage

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You might be having pneumonia!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I have reviewed this information and this is suggestive of a possible lung infection. With green mucus and pain, pneumonia is most likely. This require antibiotics for treatment and this can be gotten only from your prescribing doctor. I will recommend levofloxacin or Coamoxiclav for this. Treatment generally last 7-10days.

Between, any fevers/breathing difficulties?

Thanks and keep me updated. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

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