Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
134 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Chest Infection

Doctor, I have and infection in my chest keloid tissue and the bubble bust with a bit of blood and yellow fluid but there is no foul smell. I underwent CABG 9 years back. One doctor advised me to apply betatine and prescribed Augmatin 650mg. Is that okay or should I go for some other medication? On second day today the would is bit better and when i pressed a clear liquid of about 4 drops came out. I think infection is getting controlled but fear that ulceration may form because of liquid built up. Please advice
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
Twitter Mon, 26 Feb 2018 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 27 Feb 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Augmentin is having combination of amoxicillin and clavulinic acid.
It is good drug for skin infections.
So you can definitely use betadine and Augmentin for chest wall wound.
Just finish the 7 day course.
You will mostly improve with betadine and Augmentin.
If not improving then consult doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Chest Infection

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Augmentin is having combination of amoxicillin and clavulinic acid. It is good drug for skin infections. So you can definitely use betadine and Augmentin for chest wall wound. Just finish the 7 day course. You will mostly improve with betadine and Augmentin. If not improving then consult doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.