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How To Cure Cough Which Is Not Getting Better With Cough Syrup And Antibiotics After Bronchitis?
Hi. I had bronchitis 3 weeks ago and my cough is not getting any better even though I took cough syrup for 5 days and antibiotics for 10 days. I also just got a lump on my arm pit and way too much mucus. I feel tired all the time and occasionally it feels like I have the flu with a runny nose and headache. Is this normal?
Wed, 4 Dec 2013
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You should get a sputum AFB test to rule out tuberculosis.You should also rule any wheezing or bronchospasm.If it is present then you need bronchodilating drugs as inhalers or per oral.And if you dont have sputum and no bronchospasm you could use cough suppresants like codiene after consulting your physician.
thanks
You should get a sputum AFB test to rule out tuberculosis.You should also rule any wheezing or bronchospasm.If it is present then you need bronchodilating drugs as inhalers or per oral.And if you dont have sputum and no bronchospasm you could use cough suppresants like codiene after consulting your physician.
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