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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Cough,sore Throat And Chest Pain

Just got back from a skiing trip. Coughing last few days of holiday, thought it might be the high altitude, then sore throat started. Cough now very painful in middle of chest , phlegm seems low in chest. managed to cough some up this a.m. white & thick.
Is this just a cold, should I be worried about chest pain. Feel tired & lethargic.
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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Hi,

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The symptoms suggest pharyngitis progressing to bronchitis. Cough with phlegm leads to suspicion of lower respiratory tract infection. I suggest a mucolytic syrup to soften the phlegm and decrease the chest pain. Get a sputum culture and sensitivity done. Get a prescription for appropriate antibiotics for 7 days based on that report from a GP nearby you. If your cough and chest pain does not reduce within three days of treatment, you might have to get a chest Xray to rule out lower respiratory tract involvement. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Cough,sore Throat And Chest Pain

Hi, Welcome to HCM. The symptoms suggest pharyngitis progressing to bronchitis. Cough with phlegm leads to suspicion of lower respiratory tract infection. I suggest a mucolytic syrup to soften the phlegm and decrease the chest pain. Get a sputum culture and sensitivity done. Get a prescription for appropriate antibiotics for 7 days based on that report from a GP nearby you. If your cough and chest pain does not reduce within three days of treatment, you might have to get a chest Xray to rule out lower respiratory tract involvement. Thanks.