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Suggest Treatment For Coughing
I have had severe coughing all week. My chest and ribs hurt. When I try to eat or drink I end up coughing worse. I finished the antibiotics the Dr gave me, he thought I might have a sinus infection. Over the counter cough meds are not helping. I feel awful. I don t seem to have a fever. What should I do?
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Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Hello,
It could be a simple upper respiratory infection. As of now you can start on a short course of antibiotics preferably levoflox.
If symptoms persist better to consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated. In that case, you might require a sputum culture and chest X-ray also.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a simple upper respiratory infection. As of now you can start on a short course of antibiotics preferably levoflox.
If symptoms persist better to consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated. In that case, you might require a sputum culture and chest X-ray also.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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