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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough With Green Phlegm In The Throat

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Posted on Wed, 28 Jun 2017
Question: I have a cough, I am bring up green phlegm
I would like a prescription for Cefalexin Capsules 21 x 500 mg
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Do the following tests

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking in HCM

I can understand your concern

It would be better for your situation in order to know if you need antibiotic or not to do the following tests :

Hemogram
CRP
Chest X Ray

If they come positive than you should take antibiotics usually for one week (depending of the situation )

If they come negative than you should not take antibiotics only simptomatics and painkillers like paracetamol for up to five days

Regarding your request i would add that it is not ethical for a doctor to give a prescription if he/she has not examined the patient. Please discuss about the tests with your doctor.

Take care and feel free to ask me again
Dr.Jolanda
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough With Green Phlegm In The Throat

Brief Answer: Do the following tests Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking in HCM I can understand your concern It would be better for your situation in order to know if you need antibiotic or not to do the following tests : Hemogram CRP Chest X Ray If they come positive than you should take antibiotics usually for one week (depending of the situation ) If they come negative than you should not take antibiotics only simptomatics and painkillers like paracetamol for up to five days Regarding your request i would add that it is not ethical for a doctor to give a prescription if he/she has not examined the patient. Please discuss about the tests with your doctor. Take care and feel free to ask me again Dr.Jolanda