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What Causes Persistent Coughing Along With Fatigue?
Question: I checked the 10 symptoms associated with Pneumonia. I'm experiencing two of them. Persistent coughing inclusive of phelm and fatigue. I don't think I have Pneumonia. 52 year old XXXXXXX XXXXXXX male in excellent health. I've had the cough for about 5 days. What's your expert diagnosis? What should I take to get rid of the symptoms? How long before I get past what I've described? Thank you for your assistance.
Brief Answer:
acute bronchitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Having productive cough (cough with phlegm ) and fatigue is indicative for acute bronchitis,which is an infection or airways.Usually it is a viral infection ( common cold or flu) that can cause persistent cough with phlegm,low fever ,fatigue, loss of appetite .
Acute bronchitis is a self limited condition that usually doesn't require specific treatment .Since it is due to a viral infection ,antibiotics are not recommended .
You need to rest a lot, eat healthy foods and drink plenty of water.
Steam inhalation help to loosen mucus and clear it up ( try inhaling steam over a sink full of hot water or do a hot shower ).
-You can take NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Paracetamol for symptomatic relief.
-You can take an over the counter mucolytic agent like Ambroxol that would help to clear up the mucus .
If you experience difficulty breathing ,chest pain ,high fever you should consult a physician for examination because you might have developed a complication of acute bronchitis like pneumonia.
Usually the symptoms of acute bronchitis may last up to 2 weeks.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
acute bronchitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Having productive cough (cough with phlegm ) and fatigue is indicative for acute bronchitis,which is an infection or airways.Usually it is a viral infection ( common cold or flu) that can cause persistent cough with phlegm,low fever ,fatigue, loss of appetite .
Acute bronchitis is a self limited condition that usually doesn't require specific treatment .Since it is due to a viral infection ,antibiotics are not recommended .
You need to rest a lot, eat healthy foods and drink plenty of water.
Steam inhalation help to loosen mucus and clear it up ( try inhaling steam over a sink full of hot water or do a hot shower ).
-You can take NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Paracetamol for symptomatic relief.
-You can take an over the counter mucolytic agent like Ambroxol that would help to clear up the mucus .
If you experience difficulty breathing ,chest pain ,high fever you should consult a physician for examination because you might have developed a complication of acute bronchitis like pneumonia.
Usually the symptoms of acute bronchitis may last up to 2 weeks.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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