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Mucus In Nose A Side Effects Of Zpac?
I have been sick for 2 weeks, sinus, drainage, the constant drip, headaches, and coughing.. I feel very fatigues all the time, finished zpac 4 days ago,.. now I am coughing, sinus seems to be dry for the most part, had some blood on Sat.... The amount of mucus is unreal, from my nose, I try to spit if anything comes up when I cough, no color when I do, but some color when I blow my nose... has the zpac had time to do its thing?
Fri, 30 Sep 2016
Hi,
I am sorry for the health situation you are going through.
You report to :
- been sick for 2 weeks
- symptoms: sinus pain, constant drip, drainage, headaches, coughing, fatigue all the time,
- medications: z pac
From what you are reporting, it seems that you have gone through a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Zpac is an antibiotic and has covered the bacterial infections part.
However, as the symptoms are persisting, then, should symptomatic treatment is recommended:
- nasal decongestant locally
- aerosoltherapy
- mucolytics (e.g. carbocystein) to dissolve mucus and ease coughing
- antihistaminics to ease coughing especially at night
Keep well hydrated (water, ORS, liquid diet-chicken soups, etc.).
You should be ok within a couple of days after starting this treatment. If not, should see your doctor again to exclude bronchitis or pneumonia.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
I am sorry for the health situation you are going through.
You report to :
- been sick for 2 weeks
- symptoms: sinus pain, constant drip, drainage, headaches, coughing, fatigue all the time,
- medications: z pac
From what you are reporting, it seems that you have gone through a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Zpac is an antibiotic and has covered the bacterial infections part.
However, as the symptoms are persisting, then, should symptomatic treatment is recommended:
- nasal decongestant locally
- aerosoltherapy
- mucolytics (e.g. carbocystein) to dissolve mucus and ease coughing
- antihistaminics to ease coughing especially at night
Keep well hydrated (water, ORS, liquid diet-chicken soups, etc.).
You should be ok within a couple of days after starting this treatment. If not, should see your doctor again to exclude bronchitis or pneumonia.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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