
Suggest Treatment For Severe Cold And Cough

My question is, when do you go to the doctor in this situation when the risk of getting something else in the waiting room is probably higher than riding it out at home?
I Suggest Your Husband Visits the Doctor
Detailed Answer:
I believe that you should go to the doctor. The risk of getting 'something else' in the waiting room should be minimal if you ensure proper hygeine; as the common cold is often contact (hand touching something) transmitted. Make sure to wash your hands and that your husband does the same. There is a component of air droplet transmission that is more difficult to prevent, but cold transmission usually occurs with individuals in close contact for some time (i.e daycare, work); not for a few minutes. The situation your husband is going through sounds like bronchitis or something more chronic in nature than a simple cold (Though by no means less treatable). It will likely require a visit to the doctor for diagnosis and definitive treatment so he can finally find a targeted therapy that will rid or minimize his symptoms. It will also be useful to check in to the doctor just to be sure it is nothing serious; to ease your mind/heart and as stated before; your husbands discomfort. I hope this advice has helped.

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