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Question: i have an upper respirratory infection. Will doxycyclineor clindamycin treat it? I am allergic to pennicillin and azithromycin usually doesnt work. I am 67 years old, work about 50 hours a week, and I get these infections about 2x a year.
I started to feel bad Aug 10, and was really feeling bad yesterdy. I rested for 3 hours before returning to work and rested most of today. I cough up colorless thick phlem in small amounts, but mostly I feel I do not have any energy and I feel short of breath.
I started to feel bad Aug 10, and was really feeling bad yesterdy. I rested for 3 hours before returning to work and rested most of today. I cough up colorless thick phlem in small amounts, but mostly I feel I do not have any energy and I feel short of breath.
Brief Answer:
Yes these drugs can be a good choice in your situation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.
Based on your data, being allergic from penicilline, you should know that doxicycline or clindamicin are a good choice to treat upper respiratory infection.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
Yes these drugs can be a good choice in your situation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.
Based on your data, being allergic from penicilline, you should know that doxicycline or clindamicin are a good choice to treat upper respiratory infection.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
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