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What Causes Severe Cough With Dark Green Mucus In The Throat?

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Posted on Wed, 3 May 2017
Question: Bad cough not very productive. Dark green mucus when it is. I work with 3/4 year olds, exposed to everything. 100.4+ fever now for two and a half days won't break. Tried aspirin, Tylenol, alleve alternating 3-4 hours.
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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get a deep cough sputum examination, and x-ray chest done

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
This is a severe infection.
I would advise a deep cough sputum examination with culture and antibiotic sensitivity and x-ray chest immediately.
Based on reports we can give correct medication.
Discuss this with your doctor.
Meanwhile I would advise ---a good expectorant with Guaphenesin, Ambroxol, or Bromhexine in it along with your current medications.
Please revert back.
Regards


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What Causes Severe Cough With Dark Green Mucus In The Throat?

Brief Answer: Get a deep cough sputum examination, and x-ray chest done Detailed Answer: Hi welcome to Health care magic, This is a severe infection. I would advise a deep cough sputum examination with culture and antibiotic sensitivity and x-ray chest immediately. Based on reports we can give correct medication. Discuss this with your doctor. Meanwhile I would advise ---a good expectorant with Guaphenesin, Ambroxol, or Bromhexine in it along with your current medications. Please revert back. Regards