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Suggest Treatment For Mucus Build Up In Chest And Throat With Severe Cough
Question: Hi I have had a lot of mucous from chest that for the most part I can cough up. Every day it seems to be less. This has been going on for 10 days. For the first couple of days I had a fever around 101. Now temp is normal but still bringing up mucous. No sore throat. Also in beginning I had slight headache which is also gone now.
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello & thank you for submitting your question.
From what you describe, it sounds like you may have a resolving infection. However, given the persistence of chest congestion, it would be very reasonable for you to schedule an appointment with a physician for a physical examination & posible adjunct tests, especially since these symptoms have not resolved. The concern is that the congestion may predispose you to develop an infection in the lower airways.
Thank you & I hope you feel better soon,
Dr Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello & thank you for submitting your question.
From what you describe, it sounds like you may have a resolving infection. However, given the persistence of chest congestion, it would be very reasonable for you to schedule an appointment with a physician for a physical examination & posible adjunct tests, especially since these symptoms have not resolved. The concern is that the congestion may predispose you to develop an infection in the lower airways.
Thank you & I hope you feel better soon,
Dr Galamaga
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