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Question: Have green phlegm for 2 days and hoarse voice. . No fever
Brief Answer:
Likely to be self limiting
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Green Phlegm or sputum in the absence of fever or other respiratory symptoms like wheezing, breathlessness or excessive cough is unlikely to be serious and will be self limiting.
I would suggest you the following
I would suggest the following which will definitelty help in managing upper respiratory infection
1. Warm Saline Gargling: Add 2 spoons of salt to glass of lukewarm water and gargle 3-4 times a day
2. Mucolytic cough syrup
3. Decoction: 1 cup of milk+ 1 teaspoon turmeric+ 2 gm of ginger+ 10 leaves of tulsi+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon sugar, bring it to boil. Serve it hot to her, few sips at a time. To take it 4 times a day.
4. Steam inhalation for 15 minutes every session 4 times a day
If the sputum has been present for more than 2 weeks than I would suggest you to consult your primary care physician for further assessment
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
Likely to be self limiting
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Green Phlegm or sputum in the absence of fever or other respiratory symptoms like wheezing, breathlessness or excessive cough is unlikely to be serious and will be self limiting.
I would suggest you the following
I would suggest the following which will definitelty help in managing upper respiratory infection
1. Warm Saline Gargling: Add 2 spoons of salt to glass of lukewarm water and gargle 3-4 times a day
2. Mucolytic cough syrup
3. Decoction: 1 cup of milk+ 1 teaspoon turmeric+ 2 gm of ginger+ 10 leaves of tulsi+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon sugar, bring it to boil. Serve it hot to her, few sips at a time. To take it 4 times a day.
4. Steam inhalation for 15 minutes every session 4 times a day
If the sputum has been present for more than 2 weeks than I would suggest you to consult your primary care physician for further assessment
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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