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What Causes Severe Cough With Excess Yellow Mucus In The Throat?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Jun 2017
Question: just developed cough with mucas yesterday.I'm a little fatigued and currently using vape instead of smoking.Mucas has a yellow color and bronchial area hurts when i cough
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Probably a common cold due to viruses

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking in HCM

I can understand your concern

As you explain the history that on Friday the check up you have done did not show any problem because you were symptoms free ,shows to me that this might be a viral situation.

And for this i would recommend you painkillers Ibrufen orally twice ,mucolitics like Ambroxol orally twice and a lot of water.Better to do some rest too.

Usually it lasts for 5 days.If your condition get worse with fever ,difficulty in breathing than you should get medical help for further examinations as follows:

Chest x ray
CRP


If they come positive than your doctor will prescribe for you some antibiotics like Amoxicilin orally twice for 5 days

But please discuss with your doctor for the above

I wish you a fast recovery

Feel free to ask me again

Dr.Jolanda
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What Causes Severe Cough With Excess Yellow Mucus In The Throat?

Brief Answer: Probably a common cold due to viruses Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking in HCM I can understand your concern As you explain the history that on Friday the check up you have done did not show any problem because you were symptoms free ,shows to me that this might be a viral situation. And for this i would recommend you painkillers Ibrufen orally twice ,mucolitics like Ambroxol orally twice and a lot of water.Better to do some rest too. Usually it lasts for 5 days.If your condition get worse with fever ,difficulty in breathing than you should get medical help for further examinations as follows: Chest x ray CRP If they come positive than your doctor will prescribe for you some antibiotics like Amoxicilin orally twice for 5 days But please discuss with your doctor for the above I wish you a fast recovery Feel free to ask me again Dr.Jolanda