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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Severe Sneezing Along With Runny Nose

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Posted on Mon, 20 Apr 2015
Question: Had a cold with sneezing runny nose then after a few days started coughing phlem was green then yellow had chest tightness and a little difficulty breathing taking mucinex chest congestion for one day so far muscular is pale yellow and a little sticky coughing up when can will the chest tightness and difficulty breathing start improving soon
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Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Suspecting lower respiratory tract infection, start antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms. XXXXXX,

Welcome to health care magic.

The symptoms mentioned in your query suggest lower respiratory tract infection as you have cough with expectoration.

Chest congestion and difficulty in breathing suggest bronchitis.

I suggest you get in touch with a GP nearby you and get a prescription for appropriate antibiotics for 7 days.

Please continue Mucinex syrup for 5 more days.

If breathing difficulty persists you may have to take a bronchodilator along with the antibiotics.

Avoid cold foods and keep yourself warm.

Complete the course of antibiotics and you will feel better in a week.

I hope I have cleared your doubts.

Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Severe Sneezing Along With Runny Nose

Brief Answer: Suspecting lower respiratory tract infection, start antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hi Ms. XXXXXX, Welcome to health care magic. The symptoms mentioned in your query suggest lower respiratory tract infection as you have cough with expectoration. Chest congestion and difficulty in breathing suggest bronchitis. I suggest you get in touch with a GP nearby you and get a prescription for appropriate antibiotics for 7 days. Please continue Mucinex syrup for 5 more days. If breathing difficulty persists you may have to take a bronchodilator along with the antibiotics. Avoid cold foods and keep yourself warm. Complete the course of antibiotics and you will feel better in a week. I hope I have cleared your doubts. Thanks.