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What Causes Chest Cold, Coughing Up Of Yellow Phlegm And Wheezing?

Posted on Sat, 22 Jul 2017

Question: Hi I have a chest cold and been coughing up yellow mucus and been whizzing and hard time to breath I also have a bit of diaherra now should I seek health care . I'm using my pumps and cough medicine for 6 days now my email YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May I know which inhalers you are taking?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you are having viral infection complicated by bronchitis.
You will need antibiotic for faster recovery.
So better to consult doctor and get yourself checked.
Also let me know which inhalers you are taking so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

My inhalers are Salvent and Florent I have no fever also or chills

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I think you should continue for few more days.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should continue with your inhalers and cough medicines and wait for 1 week more.
Since you are not having fever and chills, you will be alright in few days.
Also do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (18 hours later)

Thank you I would like to know if I can take Gaviscon and if that doesn't work can I take Omeprazole for the heartburn I'm getting once in awhile with my puffers and cough syrup . Also if I take the Gaviscon and doesn't work am I allowed to take the Omeprazole afterwards. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take gaviscon.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you can take Gaviscon syrup.
If still heart burn is there then you can take omeprazole.
Also rinse your mouth after inhaler use. This is to prevent drug deposition in throat and subsequent heart burn and throat infection.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad