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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Severe Sore Throat
Question: I have an upper respiratory problem. Cough sore throats sporadic fever/chills. Painful to cough in the chest green brown and yellow sputum. Is this bacterial infection that antibiotics would help
Brief Answer:
For how long has this been going on? Any breathing diffiulties?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Do you have any breathing difficulties? Most upper respiratory tract infections are caused by viruses for which antibiotics are not always very helpful. I will suggest that you get an x-ray of the lungs to see if there are any traces of an infection there. If that is true or you have breathing difficulties, I will suggest that you get Z-pack or levaquin to treat for a possible bacterial infection.
I hope this guides. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
For how long has this been going on? Any breathing diffiulties?
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Do you have any breathing difficulties? Most upper respiratory tract infections are caused by viruses for which antibiotics are not always very helpful. I will suggest that you get an x-ray of the lungs to see if there are any traces of an infection there. If that is true or you have breathing difficulties, I will suggest that you get Z-pack or levaquin to treat for a possible bacterial infection.
I hope this guides. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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