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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Lung Congestion And Non Productive Cough

OK, thanks. I m a 62 year old male, good health and physical condition. I had mild lung congestion 8 days ago, then a sore throat that has now lasted 7 days, varying from pretty severe to mild. No fever, no breathing problems. I ve had a steady but unproductive cough. I had a decent hard walk today in the cold weather, had no trouble breathing, but upon coming indoors started coughing badly which irritated my throat again when I felt like it was getting better. I guess that s it. My question is only if I should let what is probably a viral infection of some sort run its course or seek medical evaluation (beyonh this). Thanks! I didn t know this was a pay site. Thanks anyway.
Thu, 29 Dec 2016
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

You are having cough with mucus production and sore throat..

Your probable diagnosis is pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection...

Investigations advised as below ..
-Auscultation
-CBC with AEC count
-x ray chest only if needed after Auscultation

If CBC shows high eosinophilia than fexofenedine like antiallergic drug should be prescribed

If no allergy presentation as per report than decongestant like phenylephrine should be prescribed along with antibiotic like levofloxacine or cefixime...

Steam inhalation done three times a day

Salt water gargle done

Take vitamin C lozenges three to four times in Day...

Take care

Consult physician for examination with keeping all this in mind
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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Lung Congestion And Non Productive Cough

Hi welcome to the health care magic You are having cough with mucus production and sore throat.. Your probable diagnosis is pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection... Investigations advised as below .. -Auscultation -CBC with AEC count -x ray chest only if needed after Auscultation If CBC shows high eosinophilia than fexofenedine like antiallergic drug should be prescribed If no allergy presentation as per report than decongestant like phenylephrine should be prescribed along with antibiotic like levofloxacine or cefixime... Steam inhalation done three times a day Salt water gargle done Take vitamin C lozenges three to four times in Day... Take care Consult physician for examination with keeping all this in mind