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I've Been Coughing Up Large Amounts Of Phlegm. The Last

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Question: I've been coughing up large amounts of phlegm. The last puddle was the size of my foot. No wheezing when breathing, but my sinuses are getting clogged and I have a slight fever/headache. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You should start treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in Ask A Doctor service.

I can understand your concern

As you explain the situation it seems like a sinusitis. I would suggest that you start an antibiotic such as Clarithromycin for one week, also Tab Ibuprofen twice a day and lavage with normal saline several times for the nose .

You can discuss with your doctor and he or she will start the above treatment after examining you closely.

Hope to have been helpful

Regards

Dr.Jolanda
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I've Been Coughing Up Large Amounts Of Phlegm. The Last

Brief Answer: You should start treatment Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome in Ask A Doctor service. I can understand your concern As you explain the situation it seems like a sinusitis. I would suggest that you start an antibiotic such as Clarithromycin for one week, also Tab Ibuprofen twice a day and lavage with normal saline several times for the nose . You can discuss with your doctor and he or she will start the above treatment after examining you closely. Hope to have been helpful Regards Dr.Jolanda