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Suggest Treatment For Chest Infections And Phlegm Discharge

I've been suffering from phelgm for last fifteen days and it is irritating me a lot like the chest infections whereas it's not that infection. Whenever I cough and through out the phelgm / sticky substance it gives me relief. You are requested to suggest me with some medicine for the said problem.
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) or bronchitis is more.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You may need antibiotics, antihistamines, anti inflammatory drugs, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Infections And Phlegm Discharge

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) or bronchitis is more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, antihistamines, anti inflammatory drugs, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.