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What Causes Cough And Chest Tightness While Treating Haemophilus Influenzae?

Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016

Question: i was diagnosed with haemopholus influenzae 3 weeks ago. i had a bronchoscopy and was given doxycycline and amoxicillin for the pneumonia. i have finished the antibiotics but still have a cough not as bad as before and sometimes feel a bit tight in the chest. is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
probably yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

respiratory tract infections may cause prolonged cough sometimes. Pneumonia may resolve and leave some coughing behind which should get better over time and resolve before 1-2 months pass. If your doctor says you're clear from pneumonia and its complications (pleuritis for example) then there is no reason to worry. If you haven't seen your doctor for a while and/or the cough is getting worse then a new visit for assessment would be recommended.

Kind Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (8 minutes later)

thankyou for your answer. would a few cold symptoms be normal to such as mild sore throat and headache and mild sinus issues

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no...

Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!

The answer is no. Sore throat or other symptoms are not expected. Perhaps a new cold? Since your pneumonia is very recent and there's always the chance for recurrence you'd better visit your doctor for assessment.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar