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Coughing with phelgum
I am 42 year old. I have cough form last 3 week. Cough raise from throat and when I take deep breath coughing start. I have no other problem. I have phelgum with cough. No fever. No cold
Please advice some medicine.
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Bronchitis?
Tab ab phyllinsr200 two times a day after food for five days.
Montek lc one at night till required.
Ambrodil s syr5 ml twice n 10ml at night for five days or as required.
Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times before meals.
YET PERSISTS
DUOLINE N BUDECORT RESPULE TWO TIMES FOR NEBULIZATION.
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Thanks for sending across your query You have to visit our clinic. We will take your history properly, and based on your condition, we may advise some blood investigations such as CBC, ESR, CRP, etc., along with a chest X-ray. After reviewing all your reports, including the chest X-ray, we will decide your treatment plan
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Based on ur history,3 weeks cough needs Sputum test.Please check for associated symptoms such as fever, weight loss, breathlessness, chest pain, or blood in sputum.
Need basic investigations CBC and also Chest xray.Need to know further history of ur comorbidities for further management .
Next Steps
I recommend:
- Antibiotics
- Steam inhalation and adequate hydration
-Tablet Paracetamol if fever present
-Consider mucolytic syrup if phlegm is thick
Health Tips
If symptoms persist, kindly get the following tests:
- Chest X-ray
- Sputum examination (to rule out tuberculosis)
- CBC
Please consult in person if breathlessness, high fever, or worsening symptoms occur.
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A cough lasting for 3 weeks with phlegm needs a systematic evaluation. While it could be a simple post-viral bronchitis or an allergy, any cough exceeding 2 weeks requires us to rule out more serious infections like Tuberculosis (TB) or chronic sinusitis. Since the cough triggers with deep breaths, there might be some bronchial hyper-responsiveness. I need to know the color of the phlegm and if you have any history of smoking or asthma to suggest the right course of treatment."
Next Steps
Steam inhalation twice a day can help loosen the phlegm and soothe the throat. Avoid cold drinks and oily food for a few days. For a proper prescription and to discuss if you really need the TB tests right away, please feel free to connect for a consultation."
Health Tips
Do not start any random 'one-week course of antibiotics' without a proper diagnosis, as it can lead to antibiotic resistance and won't help if the cause is viral or allergic. If you notice any blood in the sputum or chest pain, seek immediate medical advice."
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Cough for 3 weeks with phlegm is usually due to throat irritation or mild airway inflammation, but since it’s persisting, it’s better to get it evaluated once.
For now, you can take steam inhalation, warm fluids, and a mild anti-allergic (like levocetirizine) with cough syrup for relief.
If it doesn’t improve in a few days, a proper check-up will help identify the exact cause and give targeted treatment.
Kindly take appointment if u have other doubt
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Get cbp with esr , sputum examination, x ray chest done and share results.
Take tab cefi'xime 200mg one morning and one evening for 5days.
Syp ambroxol 5ml every 8hours.
Tab cetrizine 5mg one morning and one evening for 5days.
Tab limcee 500mg one morning and one evening for 10 days.Drink warm fluids.
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