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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough

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Posted on Sat, 22 Oct 2016
Question: I have a hacking cough last couple of day. I have green mucous and pain on the bottom my left rib cage
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You might be having pneumonia!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I have reviewed this information and this is suggestive of a possible lung infection. With green mucus and pain, pneumonia is most likely. This require antibiotics for treatment and this can be gotten only from your prescribing doctor. I will recommend levofloxacin or Coamoxiclav for this. Treatment generally last 7-10days.

Between, any fevers/breathing difficulties?

Thanks and keep me updated. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough

Brief Answer: You might be having pneumonia! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for this query. I have reviewed this information and this is suggestive of a possible lung infection. With green mucus and pain, pneumonia is most likely. This require antibiotics for treatment and this can be gotten only from your prescribing doctor. I will recommend levofloxacin or Coamoxiclav for this. Treatment generally last 7-10days. Between, any fevers/breathing difficulties? Thanks and keep me updated. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.