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How Can Chronic Cough And Chest Congestion Be Treated?
Hi, my name is Peggy. I am 22 years old this year and I am a girl. I work as a swimming instructor
In the beginning of February I caught a cold (it is normal as I have seasonal allergy and the weather was horrible)
On 20th February I had sinusitis and I took antibiotic for 7 days (20th-27th February)
After the sinus was gone I started coughing, some days day cough but mostly with phlegm
Sometimes I cough so badly and experience chest pain or chest discomfort
Until now, almost a month that I have been coughing every single day
Please advice what condition I have and how can I treat it (or even if I should see the doctor)
Ps. I used to have chest pain once while doing physical exercise (aqua) after haven’t done any for a year. I don’t know if it is relevant.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your help
In the beginning of February I caught a cold (it is normal as I have seasonal allergy and the weather was horrible)
On 20th February I had sinusitis and I took antibiotic for 7 days (20th-27th February)
After the sinus was gone I started coughing, some days day cough but mostly with phlegm
Sometimes I cough so badly and experience chest pain or chest discomfort
Until now, almost a month that I have been coughing every single day
Please advice what condition I have and how can I treat it (or even if I should see the doctor)
Ps. I used to have chest pain once while doing physical exercise (aqua) after haven’t done any for a year. I don’t know if it is relevant.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your help
Sat, 21 Apr 2018
Hello,
Do you spit sputum? Do you have any flu symptoms? Do you have weight loss? It is advisable to take AFB test.
My suggestion is you can take syrup promethazine/codeine. Consult your physician for prescription.
If still cough persists then I suggest you to take Chest x-ray.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Indhu Priyadharshini
Do you spit sputum? Do you have any flu symptoms? Do you have weight loss? It is advisable to take AFB test.
My suggestion is you can take syrup promethazine/codeine. Consult your physician for prescription.
If still cough persists then I suggest you to take Chest x-ray.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Indhu Priyadharshini
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