
Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat, Foamy Phlegm And Migraines

likely viral bronchitis
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Productive cough can be due to viral or bacterial infection of the bronchi (airways passing through the lungs) or the lung itself (pneumonia).
Viral infections are more common than bacterial infection and bronchitis (infection/inflammation of the bronchi) is more common and more likely than pneumonia.
It is likely that your productive cough is related to viral bronchits. It would resolve with rest, fluids (help to reduce the thickness of the mucus so easily expelled) and a mucolytic.
Mucolytics are medications that help to break up mucus. Eg are bisolvan, mucomyst, aeroflux, guaifenesin.
There are over the counter sprays, gargles or lozenges that would help with the sore throat eg diflam, covonia or chloroseptic
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions


The phlegm is now thick and yellow.
would you advise that I see a doctor to take sick leave from work? I do work with deli meats almost everyday, and work would prefer that I keep working unless I end up in hospital, as it is a very busy type of the year.Thankyou for your help.
may not need time
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is likely a viral infection (cold or flu) , you are unlikely to end up in hospital ,should resolve on its own with symptomatic treatment mentioned.
You may not need any time unless the cough is persistent , if this is the case then there is a risk of your fellow workers or customer also getting cold/flu.
If the cough is persistent then you can add a cough suppressant to the medication mentioned at least to cover during work hours. If it does not suppress the cough enough for you to work then you may need time

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