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Would It Be Safe To Take Tamiflu For Cough ?

I have H1N1. My cough has changed from a dry bark to being a more productive cough. Actually, it is still kind of a bark but more productive than when this began. I now have pain in my back and around my rib cage in front. I am presently on Tamiflu. It has been years since I've had the flu so just want to make sure this pain is not associated with bronchitis or pneumonia. I did have bronchitis in May and had this same feeling.
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Thu, 9 Apr 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis and pneumonia are high. Both these conditions are common after viral (flu) upper respiratory tract infection.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system.
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection (pneumonia).
PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis.
You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamines drugs.
So better to consult pulmonologist, first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
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Would It Be Safe To Take Tamiflu For Cough ?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis and pneumonia are high. Both these conditions are common after viral (flu) upper respiratory tract infection. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection (pneumonia). PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamines drugs. So better to consult pulmonologist, first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.