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Suggest Treatment For Severe Chest Infection

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Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016
Question: Hi - I have been given a 42 day of doxycycline for an infection with LGV - now I have a suspected chest infection - is it ok to start augmentin?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Doxicycline alone would be sufficient.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting a query,

Doxycicline alone would be sufficient for the chest infection also. If necessary you can take Any other symptomatic treatment like Tab. Monte LC 1 tablet 2 times for 5 days. And piritone syrup.


If at all the chest doesn't clear up in 5 days then start on different antibiotic by consulting a doctor.
Do not start any sort of antibiotic by self.


Any query do follow up.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Chest Infection

Brief Answer: Doxicycline alone would be sufficient. Detailed Answer: Hello, XXXXXXX Thanks for posting a query, Doxycicline alone would be sufficient for the chest infection also. If necessary you can take Any other symptomatic treatment like Tab. Monte LC 1 tablet 2 times for 5 days. And piritone syrup. If at all the chest doesn't clear up in 5 days then start on different antibiotic by consulting a doctor. Do not start any sort of antibiotic by self. Any query do follow up. Take care.