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How Can Chronic Cough Along With Sore Throat Be Treated?

Have had coughing episodes for about 2 weeks, sore throat, productive, thick white sometimes pink secretions, scant amt bright red once. Taking otc cold/ flu med and cefdinir 300 mg b.i.d. Started 3/29 a febrile.. Feeling some better. Do I need to see a lung specialist. ? Also using albuterol inhaler and cough drops.
Wed, 2 May 2018
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Hello,

Yes, you should consult pulmonologists once, because that is already two weeks. Sputum investigation should be done.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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How Can Chronic Cough Along With Sore Throat Be Treated?

Hello, Yes, you should consult pulmonologists once, because that is already two weeks. Sputum investigation should be done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani