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How To Treat Sore Throat And Cough?
I have been having a sore throat for a couple of days and then currently went away. I have been out in the cold for an extended amount of time and been coughing up mucus with sometimes a blood trace but has stopped. Along with that I have also experienced a slight cough. I was wondering a diagnosis I can bring to my doctor and how to treat it.
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Wed, 11 Jan 2017
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Hi,
Your symptoms suggestive of bronchitis like an infection of the lower respiratory tract. You can evaluate further with CBC and digital chest x-ray for primary work up. If symptoms don't improve than antibiotic course might be prescribed along with a decongestant.
You can consult pulmonologist for examination and detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms suggestive of bronchitis like an infection of the lower respiratory tract. You can evaluate further with CBC and digital chest x-ray for primary work up. If symptoms don't improve than antibiotic course might be prescribed along with a decongestant.
You can consult pulmonologist for examination and detailed evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami,
General & Family Physician
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