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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Treatment For Cough, Itchy Throat And Cold

greetings

i hav been experiencing coughs and colds since 2 months ago. been to the doctor twice, yet i see no improvement, except for my phlegm which has been gone for a while now.



however, since last thursday, i started coughing out white, foamy/bubbly saliva... i thought it was just just because my throat felt itchy and all... but thrn when i lay on my back i seem to choke, and it scares me. i dunno what to do...



can u suggest ways to treat my condition?



my sincerest thanks, aprylle

Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Hi,
All this symptoms could be because of upper respiratory infection (pharyngitis, laryngitis, epiglotitis) or bronchitis or allergic rhinitis or sinusitis.
It is mostly due to viral infection like EB virus,adenovirus but some time could be bacterial or parasitic.
You may have some routine blood investigation with sputum tests as you had cough since 2 months and Chest X- ray to get diagnosed first.
You may require higher antibiotics (quinolones or macrolides) to prevent superinfection with antiinflammatory and other supportive treatment like bronchodilators if there is any breathing problem.
It would be advisable to see pulmonologist and starte treatment after that.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough, Itchy Throat And Cold

Hi, All this symptoms could be because of upper respiratory infection (pharyngitis, laryngitis, epiglotitis) or bronchitis or allergic rhinitis or sinusitis. It is mostly due to viral infection like EB virus,adenovirus but some time could be bacterial or parasitic. You may have some routine blood investigation with sputum tests as you had cough since 2 months and Chest X- ray to get diagnosed first. You may require higher antibiotics (quinolones or macrolides) to prevent superinfection with antiinflammatory and other supportive treatment like bronchodilators if there is any breathing problem. It would be advisable to see pulmonologist and starte treatment after that. Thanks.