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What Causes Chronic Cough And Congestion Despite Taking Antibiotics?

Hi I have had a cough for 3 weeks now and I have a pain in the left side of my neck when I swallow . I took a course of antibiotics which I finished about a week ago but the cough doesn t seem to be going. It is worse throughout certain times of the day. The phlegm that builds up overnight is yellow in colour but . I have a constant need to clear my throat. I have also been feeling more tired than normal
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of cough along with phlegm formation can be due to a number of causes like chronic upper respirtory tract infection, bronchitis, allergies, lung infection etc..
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist or Pulmonologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests, chest x ray, sputum culture etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, anti allergics like Levocetrizine, mucolytics like Ambroxol..
You can also do warm saline gargles, steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room..
You can also avoid spicy and chilled foods and sip plenty of warm water..
Take a bland diet..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Chronic Cough And Congestion Despite Taking Antibiotics?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of cough along with phlegm formation can be due to a number of causes like chronic upper respirtory tract infection, bronchitis, allergies, lung infection etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist or Pulmonologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests, chest x ray, sputum culture etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, anti allergics like Levocetrizine, mucolytics like Ambroxol.. You can also do warm saline gargles, steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room.. You can also avoid spicy and chilled foods and sip plenty of warm water.. Take a bland diet.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.