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How Can persistent Cough Along With Chest Congestion Be Treated?

I m just wondering if I m still contagious, after having a cold or flu for a whole week (today is the 6th day), although I m better, I m still coughing up phlem that s yellowish in color and the cough is constant. And I can still feel congestion in my chest. And when I blow my nose, it s still greenish/yellowish in color
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Consult a physician and start a short course of antibiotics empirically.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How Can persistent Cough Along With Chest Congestion Be Treated?

Hello, Consult a physician and start a short course of antibiotics empirically. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician