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Suggest Treatment For Mild Cough With Sputum
Question: I am suffering from mild cough with sputum in day time since last 10 days, with no history of cough or any infections. .
for which I am adviced to take amoxicillin 500 mg for 3 days and symptoms were under control. ..but from yesterday the symptoms were again started....what should I do. .?should I start again the same medication. .? please suggest me
for which I am adviced to take amoxicillin 500 mg for 3 days and symptoms were under control. ..but from yesterday the symptoms were again started....what should I do. .?should I start again the same medication. .? please suggest me
Brief Answer:
Better to get done chest x ray.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you should consult doctor and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system.
2. Chest x ray.
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic. And it should not be given routinely or repeatedly.
Better to search for the recurrent cough and sputum production.
Lung infection is common cause for this.
So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
And if chest x ray is normal then no need for antibiotic. You can start simple antihistamine drug.
So better to consult doctor and discuss all these, rather then taking Amoxicillin again.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Better to get done chest x ray.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you should consult doctor and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system.
2. Chest x ray.
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic. And it should not be given routinely or repeatedly.
Better to search for the recurrent cough and sputum production.
Lung infection is common cause for this.
So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
And if chest x ray is normal then no need for antibiotic. You can start simple antihistamine drug.
So better to consult doctor and discuss all these, rather then taking Amoxicillin again.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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