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Suggest Remedy For Infection Causing Phlegm While Coughing
Im suffering from a an infection i have a small amount of phlegm coming up when i cough or blow my nose. slight fever. should i be on antibiotics or just continue drinking plenty of water and taking vitamin c?? i have been like this for the past for the past 4 days
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello
i appreciate your concern
this could be a viral or bacterial infection
in my opinion you should visit a doctor for clinical examination and a battery of tests like CBC and X ray chest for confirmation of diagnosis
you may require a course of antibiotics depending upon the reports and clinical findings
Meanwhile you can take steam inhalation or you can do gargles with warm saline water
Hope this helps you
thanks for your question
best wishes
i appreciate your concern
this could be a viral or bacterial infection
in my opinion you should visit a doctor for clinical examination and a battery of tests like CBC and X ray chest for confirmation of diagnosis
you may require a course of antibiotics depending upon the reports and clinical findings
Meanwhile you can take steam inhalation or you can do gargles with warm saline water
Hope this helps you
thanks for your question
best wishes
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