What Causes Severe Cough With Greenish Yellow Phlegm?
Question: i've been coughing up greenish yellow phglem for a week now. my doctor told me to continue with my advair and albutrol. i still have my persistant cough especially at night, should i go back to my dr?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Well, you should do xrays of lungs and blood tests to see is there pneumonia and if antibiotic is required. Advair and albutrol are good enough for astma symptoms,nut also some expectorant medications should be prescribed to dissolve phlegm in lungs. WIsh you good health. Regards
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Well, you should do xrays of lungs and blood tests to see is there pneumonia and if antibiotic is required. Advair and albutrol are good enough for astma symptoms,nut also some expectorant medications should be prescribed to dissolve phlegm in lungs. WIsh you good health. Regards
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