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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat, Foamy Phlegm And Migraines
Question: Today I woke with sore throat and as the day progressed, I noticed I was coughing up white bubbly phloem. Never recall having this. I am a smoker, I am 34, female, and in the last 2 weeks, I started working in a deli. It has been in the high 30° celcius here, and I have had more migraines lately due to stress and anxiety. I have been feeling like my skin is on fire since I got sunburnt arms and face recently. Could this be a chest infection?
Brief Answer:
likely viral bronchitis
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Productive cough can be due to viral or bacterial infection of the bronchi (airways passing through the lungs) or the lung itself (pneumonia).
Viral infections are more common than bacterial infection and bronchitis (infection/inflammation of the bronchi) is more common and more likely than pneumonia.
It is likely that your productive cough is related to viral bronchits. It would resolve with rest, fluids (help to reduce the thickness of the mucus so easily expelled) and a mucolytic.
Mucolytics are medications that help to break up mucus. Eg are bisolvan, mucomyst, aeroflux, guaifenesin.
There are over the counter sprays, gargles or lozenges that would help with the sore throat eg diflam, covonia or chloroseptic
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
likely viral bronchitis
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Productive cough can be due to viral or bacterial infection of the bronchi (airways passing through the lungs) or the lung itself (pneumonia).
Viral infections are more common than bacterial infection and bronchitis (infection/inflammation of the bronchi) is more common and more likely than pneumonia.
It is likely that your productive cough is related to viral bronchits. It would resolve with rest, fluids (help to reduce the thickness of the mucus so easily expelled) and a mucolytic.
Mucolytics are medications that help to break up mucus. Eg are bisolvan, mucomyst, aeroflux, guaifenesin.
There are over the counter sprays, gargles or lozenges that would help with the sore throat eg diflam, covonia or chloroseptic
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have now woken up with the back of my neck feeling swollen and my eyes too. I do suffer constantly from migraines on a daily basis, as I do also suffer from depression and anxiety, which I take sertraline and endep for. I am known for hay fever allergies too. and conjunctivitis.
The phlegm is now thick and yellow.
would you advise that I see a doctor to take sick leave from work? I do work with deli meats almost everyday, and work would prefer that I keep working unless I end up in hospital, as it is a very busy type of the year.Thankyou for your help.
The phlegm is now thick and yellow.
would you advise that I see a doctor to take sick leave from work? I do work with deli meats almost everyday, and work would prefer that I keep working unless I end up in hospital, as it is a very busy type of the year.Thankyou for your help.
Brief Answer:
may not need time
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is likely a viral infection (cold or flu) , you are unlikely to end up in hospital ,should resolve on its own with symptomatic treatment mentioned.
You may not need any time unless the cough is persistent , if this is the case then there is a risk of your fellow workers or customer also getting cold/flu.
If the cough is persistent then you can add a cough suppressant to the medication mentioned at least to cover during work hours. If it does not suppress the cough enough for you to work then you may need time
may not need time
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is likely a viral infection (cold or flu) , you are unlikely to end up in hospital ,should resolve on its own with symptomatic treatment mentioned.
You may not need any time unless the cough is persistent , if this is the case then there is a risk of your fellow workers or customer also getting cold/flu.
If the cough is persistent then you can add a cough suppressant to the medication mentioned at least to cover during work hours. If it does not suppress the cough enough for you to work then you may need time
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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