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Question: Hi there,
Just wondering the next step to take here. I've been feeling lousy for about a week now. Tired and coughing and it feels like junk is running down my throat. Now, I'm coughing up mucus and feeling a little more alive but it's still gross. I don't have a fever and I'm having trouble sleeping because I'm coughing more when I lie down. I have been taking benedryl at night but only a half. That's it. Thoughts?
Just wondering the next step to take here. I've been feeling lousy for about a week now. Tired and coughing and it feels like junk is running down my throat. Now, I'm coughing up mucus and feeling a little more alive but it's still gross. I don't have a fever and I'm having trouble sleeping because I'm coughing more when I lie down. I have been taking benedryl at night but only a half. That's it. Thoughts?
Brief Answer:
take a course of antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It seems that you have got lower respiratory tract infection which is resolving now.
Taking a course of antibiotic like azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 5 days will hasten the recovery. Expectorant like ambroxol will ease the expectoration. Inhaled bronchodilators like salbutamol will help in relieving cough and will make your night comfortable....
Best wishes
take a course of antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It seems that you have got lower respiratory tract infection which is resolving now.
Taking a course of antibiotic like azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 5 days will hasten the recovery. Expectorant like ambroxol will ease the expectoration. Inhaled bronchodilators like salbutamol will help in relieving cough and will make your night comfortable....
Best wishes
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