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Suggest Remedies For Productive Cough And Tightness In The Chest

2weeks ago I started zpak for sinus infection. 4days after last pill I was put on 2nd zpack for still blowing green mucous and ill feeling. Today I m on day 3 of 2nd pack and still coughing green, chills, and tight chest.should I worry or wait to finish second round?
Mon, 4 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and rule out lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI - pneumonia).
Your symptoms (brown sputum, chest tightness) are commonly seen with pneumonia.
Your symptoms are not improving after 2nd round of azithromycin (z pack).
So get done chest x ray.
Chest x ray is must for the diagnosis of pneumonia.
You may need higher antibiotics, mucolytic and expectorant (N acetyl cystine) drugs.
Drink plenty of fluids orally.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedies For Productive Cough And Tightness In The Chest

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and rule out lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI - pneumonia). Your symptoms (brown sputum, chest tightness) are commonly seen with pneumonia. Your symptoms are not improving after 2nd round of azithromycin (z pack). So get done chest x ray. Chest x ray is must for the diagnosis of pneumonia. You may need higher antibiotics, mucolytic and expectorant (N acetyl cystine) drugs. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.