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Suggest Remedy For Chest Infections
I ve got a chest infection and have been on antibiotics for four days and I feel worse than before. I m still coughing up lots of mucus and getting pains when I cough. Feel more sick and tired then before and have had discomfort in my left shoulder blade since around half 12 this afternoon. Is this normal?
Thu, 17 Feb 2022
Hi,
You can go for sputum examination, AST. If you feel symptoms are not relieved, you can take along with antibiotics a liq Nyquil D vicks, for a day twice. Chest X-ray is suggested. Along with medicines, learn pranayama, yoga and meditation! It helps to build immunity prevent complications and future happening.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
You can go for sputum examination, AST. If you feel symptoms are not relieved, you can take along with antibiotics a liq Nyquil D vicks, for a day twice. Chest X-ray is suggested. Along with medicines, learn pranayama, yoga and meditation! It helps to build immunity prevent complications and future happening.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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Hi,
Yes, it is normal to have pain with coughing because of sever chest congestion. Also, coughing consume extra energy soo you will feel tired and sick. If you are not improving with your antibiotics and medications. You should visit to nearby physician for proper examination of chest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shahid Akbar, General & Family Physician
Yes, it is normal to have pain with coughing because of sever chest congestion. Also, coughing consume extra energy soo you will feel tired and sick. If you are not improving with your antibiotics and medications. You should visit to nearby physician for proper examination of chest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shahid Akbar, General & Family Physician
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