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Suffering from cough

2018-04-19 11:52:22
Suffering from cough for last 6 months it go for a week and comes back again.
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Hello! six months is a long time for a cough.
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DX – CBC, Sputum GS/Cx, Chest X-Ray
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Expectorants: Mild: Benzonatate, Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan Medium: Promethazine with Codeine, 6.25/10/5 mL, 5 mL PO q4-6h prn Strong: Chlorpheniramine/Hydrocodone, 8/10/5 mL ER susp, 5 mL PO q12h | Antibiotics: (if there is colored sputum) Medium: Azithromycin, 500 mg PO x1 on day 1, then 250 mg PO q24h x4 days Strong: Levofloxacin, 750 mg PO/IV q24h x5 days, Augmentin 500/125 BID for 5 days

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please elaborate symptoms odr than cough..to narrow down n cm to sm conclusion
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get a hemogram done n follow up.

Answered2018-04-19 13:32:20

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Any family history of Asthama ? Any weight loss ? Any investigations done so far ?

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