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Suggest Treatment For Cough With Green Phlegm And Fever
i got a virus 3 and a half weeks ago and it started with a dry cough, then it became, loose and i had green phlem, i had aches, pain and shivers. i was given an antibiotic and started to feeel better but the cough lingered. In the past 5 days each time i cough the middle of my chest hurts alot, do you think i may have a second infection
Fri, 31 Mar 2023
Hi,
It is possible that you have a second infection, especially if your symptoms have persisted for several weeks and you are still experiencing coughing with green phlegm and fever. The middle chest pain you are experiencing could be a sign of bronchitis or pneumonia, which can be caused by a bacterial infection.
It is important to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider, who can perform a thorough evaluation to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and recommend the appropriate treatment. This may include additional antibiotics, cough suppressants, or other medications to help alleviate your symptoms.
In the meantime, there are several things you can do at home to help alleviate your symptoms and feel more comfortable, such as getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, using a humidifier, and taking over-the-counter pain relievers as needed. It is also important to practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands frequently and covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, to help prevent the spread of infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
It is possible that you have a second infection, especially if your symptoms have persisted for several weeks and you are still experiencing coughing with green phlegm and fever. The middle chest pain you are experiencing could be a sign of bronchitis or pneumonia, which can be caused by a bacterial infection.
It is important to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider, who can perform a thorough evaluation to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and recommend the appropriate treatment. This may include additional antibiotics, cough suppressants, or other medications to help alleviate your symptoms.
In the meantime, there are several things you can do at home to help alleviate your symptoms and feel more comfortable, such as getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, using a humidifier, and taking over-the-counter pain relievers as needed. It is also important to practice good hygiene, such as washing your hands frequently and covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, to help prevent the spread of infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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