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How Can Fever With Persistent Cough Be Treated?

my 22 year old has been sick with mild fever aches and a persistant and constant but non productive cough- very harsh. we have tried everything including benzonatate for the exhausting cough. the urgent care doc scoffed at the idea of a narcotic cough suppressant but was perfectly alright with giving her an antibiotic for what is prob a viral infection . used cool mist robotussin benedryl what next 2 weeks of coughing
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of fever and cough problem that may be because of infection..
Mention which antibiotics you are taking..
Auscaltation of respiratory sound helpful in diagnosis..
Chest X ray can done if needed..
Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems..
Consult a pulmonologist for further diagnosis.

I hope my guidance helpful to you..
Take care.
Thank you.
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How Can Fever With Persistent Cough Be Treated?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of fever and cough problem that may be because of infection.. Mention which antibiotics you are taking.. Auscaltation of respiratory sound helpful in diagnosis.. Chest X ray can done if needed.. Detail history and investigation give exact idea about problems.. Consult a pulmonologist for further diagnosis. I hope my guidance helpful to you.. Take care. Thank you.