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How Long Dry Cough And Chest Congestion Take To Cure Post Antibiotic Treatment?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014
Question: Hello
I am having the dry cough and chest congstion last 7 days. feeling light pressure in the middle of chest.
I went to doctor she prescribed the following medicine
Azithromycin
Clavam 625
Montek lc

Told as infection seasonal.After two days i feeling some better.Can you suggest me how many days it will take to cure .
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Answered by Dr. Arun (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It takes a week or two weeks to resolve..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX XXXXXXX,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

As per your description it seems to be a seasonal infection. Usually seasonal infections last for a week or two week. So during this time all your infections will be resolved.

I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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How Long Dry Cough And Chest Congestion Take To Cure Post Antibiotic Treatment?

Brief Answer: It takes a week or two weeks to resolve.. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. As per your description it seems to be a seasonal infection. Usually seasonal infections last for a week or two week. So during this time all your infections will be resolved. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.