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What Causes Yellow Nasal Discharge And Cough With Greenish Yellow Phlegm?

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Posted on Fri, 9 Oct 2015
Question: I have had sinus drainage (yellow), a cough with phlegm (yellow/green), lost my voice for 5 days. Not getting better. Do I need to go to the doctor for an antibiotic or just wait it out. I am a teacher and need to be able to talk.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You should not wait it out

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description , it appears to be a bacterial infection with worsening symptoms. Most likely you would require antibiotics as OTC medication alone wont work in sinusitis and upper respiratory tract bacterial infections. Decongestants and antihistamines along with steam inhalation should be advised in addition to the antibiotics. You should go to your doctor, preferably an ENT specialist.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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What Causes Yellow Nasal Discharge And Cough With Greenish Yellow Phlegm?

Brief Answer: You should not wait it out Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Based on your description , it appears to be a bacterial infection with worsening symptoms. Most likely you would require antibiotics as OTC medication alone wont work in sinusitis and upper respiratory tract bacterial infections. Decongestants and antihistamines along with steam inhalation should be advised in addition to the antibiotics. You should go to your doctor, preferably an ENT specialist. Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil