What Causes Cough With Yellowish Sticky Sputum?

Posted on Wed, 15 Jul 2015

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Question : i have a cough with yellowish sticky sputum production. I lost my voice about 5 days ago. No fever. Heavy chested. No chest pain.

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be Lower respiratory infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be lower respiratory infection. Loss of voice could be due to vocal cord edema.
I recommend the following.
1) Avoid smoking.
2) Plenty of fluids to hydrate the respiratory mucosa.
3) Voice rest to promote healing.
4) A course of antibiotics.
5) An expectorant cough syrup.
6) Nebulization.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon

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