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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough, Nasal Congestion And Fever

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Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017
Question: I've had a croupy cough for 9 days. I had a lot of nasal congestion during the first 6 days along with a low-grade fever (99-100 degrees). The nasal congestion has cleared up and I have no fever but the cough remains. Should I see my doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need to consult your doctor.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for posting your query.

Well yes , you do need to consult your doctor . Any cough persisting for more than 3-4 days needs to be evaluated as it could be due to bacterial infection of Throat or Lungs.

Throat infection may not cause big problem but if it is due to Lung infection and if not treated early with proper Antibiotics , the infection may complicate causing severe infection with breathing difficulty.

I am not scaring you but timely intervention with proper medicine now shall cure the infection and not cause any complication.

Hence my strong recommendation is to consult your doctor and get evaluated.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough, Nasal Congestion And Fever

Brief Answer: Need to consult your doctor. Detailed Answer: HI Thanks for posting your query. Well yes , you do need to consult your doctor . Any cough persisting for more than 3-4 days needs to be evaluated as it could be due to bacterial infection of Throat or Lungs. Throat infection may not cause big problem but if it is due to Lung infection and if not treated early with proper Antibiotics , the infection may complicate causing severe infection with breathing difficulty. I am not scaring you but timely intervention with proper medicine now shall cure the infection and not cause any complication. Hence my strong recommendation is to consult your doctor and get evaluated. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask. Regards.