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Symptoms: Sore Throat , Occasional Sputum, One Bout Of Bloody
Question: Symptoms: sore throat, occasional sputum, one bout of bloody sputum this morning upon clearing the throat. Fatigue. No fever. Please help! I had symptoms of aches and chills two weeks ago. That went away. Now I have this. I do have a Rx of Azithromycin as I suspect it has turned from viral to bacterial infection? Is this thinking correct? Should I start on the antibiotic or wait? Last time the doc said it was too early to tell and they wrote me the Rx for A Zpak saying not to take it back then as I was better in three days. So should I take it now just in case or is this a virus?
I also took two IbuprofenPM but want to take one more as it is not working being over 300lbs. Please advise. Thank you!
I also took two IbuprofenPM but want to take one more as it is not working being over 300lbs. Please advise. Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Yes, take azithromycin.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is more likely.
And bacterial infection is more likely. So your assumption is correct. Possibility of secondary bacterial infection over viral infection is more.
And yes, you should definitely start Azithromycin.
But if blood in sputum appears again then immediately consult doctor in person and get done chest x ray. You may need additional antibiotics and supportive treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Yes, take azithromycin.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is more likely.
And bacterial infection is more likely. So your assumption is correct. Possibility of secondary bacterial infection over viral infection is more.
And yes, you should definitely start Azithromycin.
But if blood in sputum appears again then immediately consult doctor in person and get done chest x ray. You may need additional antibiotics and supportive treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What about the IbuprofenPM can I take another one?
Brief Answer:
You can take maximum three tablets in a day.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
You can take ibuprofen maximum three in a day. So take accordingly. Don't forget to take it after some food.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
You can take maximum three tablets in a day.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
You can take ibuprofen maximum three in a day. So take accordingly. Don't forget to take it after some food.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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