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Suggest Remedies For Discomfort In Chest And Lungs Along With Productive Cough

I have a harsh cough, Flem discharge and pain and what feels like occasional pooping in the chest. The VA took X-Rays and said they would call me two weeks ago. I think it might be an upper respiratory infection. Any ideas of what i can do to help with the discomfort in the chest and lungs? Thank you for your time,
Mon, 20 Jun 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of discomfort in chest and lungs with phlegm filled cough which is a sign of severe respiratory tract infection along with pulmonary wheezing. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take short course of antibiotics such as Amoxicillin or azithromycin for 5-7 days along with antihistamine such as Chlorpheniramine. You should use room humidifier and vapor rub that will give benefits to you. You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Get chest X-ray done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take diet rich in vitamin B12.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedies For Discomfort In Chest And Lungs Along With Productive Cough

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of discomfort in chest and lungs with phlegm filled cough which is a sign of severe respiratory tract infection along with pulmonary wheezing. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take short course of antibiotics such as Amoxicillin or azithromycin for 5-7 days along with antihistamine such as Chlorpheniramine. You should use room humidifier and vapor rub that will give benefits to you. You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Get chest X-ray done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Take diet rich in vitamin B12. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari