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Suffering From Severe Cough, Bright Red Blood Comes Along With Mucus And My Right Ear Is Blocked. Serious? What Could Be Wrong?
Good after noon Dr. I am suffering a lot for more than a week due to sever cough . Initially it was a mild fever followed by Dry cough wherein my doctor advised Amoxillyn for 5 days and anti histamines. But now the fever has subsided but cough persists. Now am continuing the antihistamines one in morning and one in night. No antibiotics. My chest xray is clear and doctor advised me ton continue the medicine for a month. Now while coughing bright red blood comes along with mucus and my right ear is blocked.. Kindly advise
Thu, 7 Mar 2013
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Most cases of cough and cold are viral, but the cough can take up to 6 weeks to resolve.
The viral illness causes the airways to become inflammed and this can cause blood to become mixed with the mucus. It will resolve as the viral illness improves.
If the coughing is very bothersome then you can consider adding a cough supppressant to your current regimen. In addition, honey has been found to be as effective as some cough medicines, so you can also try this as well.
I hope this helps
Most cases of cough and cold are viral, but the cough can take up to 6 weeks to resolve.
The viral illness causes the airways to become inflammed and this can cause blood to become mixed with the mucus. It will resolve as the viral illness improves.
If the coughing is very bothersome then you can consider adding a cough supppressant to your current regimen. In addition, honey has been found to be as effective as some cough medicines, so you can also try this as well.
I hope this helps
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