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Deep Chest Cough With Yellow Phlegm. Taking Cough Syrup. Advice?
I have had a deep chest cough for 5 days, and have been treating it with rest, and taking cough syrup. I have been coughing up a small amount of yellow phlegm (probably an infection), and my wife recommends that I see a doctor, although I think rest and lots of water will make it go away just as fast. Any thoughts? Thanks, eric.
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Sat, 14 Sep 2013
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Hi,
As you got productive cough and continued for 5 days it is advisable to go for one antibiotic medicine course after consulting your doctor.
Continue cough syrup to expel the cough.
Ok and take care.
As you got productive cough and continued for 5 days it is advisable to go for one antibiotic medicine course after consulting your doctor.
Continue cough syrup to expel the cough.
Ok and take care.
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