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What Causes Cough With Yellowish Sticky Sputum?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2015
Question: i have a cough with yellowish sticky sputum production. I lost my voice about 5 days ago. No fever. Heavy chested. No chest pain.
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Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be Lower respiratory infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be lower respiratory infection. Loss of voice could be due to vocal cord edema.
I recommend the following.
1) Avoid smoking.
2) Plenty of fluids to hydrate the respiratory mucosa.
3) Voice rest to promote healing.
4) A course of antibiotics.
5) An expectorant cough syrup.
6) Nebulization.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Paparaja S (47 minutes later)
what type of antibiotic? Like a Z-Pac?
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Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can take Z-Pac


Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.
You can take Z-Pac ..it is a prescription drug.
good luck
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What Causes Cough With Yellowish Sticky Sputum?

Brief Answer: Could be Lower respiratory infection. Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic. I had gone through your question. I can understand your concern. This could be lower respiratory infection. Loss of voice could be due to vocal cord edema. I recommend the following. 1) Avoid smoking. 2) Plenty of fluids to hydrate the respiratory mucosa. 3) Voice rest to promote healing. 4) A course of antibiotics. 5) An expectorant cough syrup. 6) Nebulization. You will be fine. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help. Wish you a good health and speedy recovery. Regards, Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS Consultant ENT Surgeon