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Are Sore Throat And Cough Symptoms Of Bronchitis Or Pneumonia?

At the end of December I had a sore throat and a cough. I took a zpak antibiotic and seemed to be better for about a week. Then last Sunday I got a head cold and also has moved into my chest with a lot of coughing. I m coughing up some. Just wondering if it could be bronchitis or pneumonia? I ve taken Delsym for it. I m on BP Cholesterol and thyroid meds. Thank you
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
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Hello,

I think you might have bronchitis. You have already taken antibiotic Zpak so, now it's time to relieve your airways. Should take:
- mucolytic to dissolve phlegm
- antihistamine before bedtime to ease coughing
- apply vapour rub to help open airways at night
- apply nasal spray to open nasal airways
- raise your head from shoulders to ease breathing
- run aerosol therapy to ease breathing.

If this won't help, should consult further with your caring doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
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Are Sore Throat And Cough Symptoms Of Bronchitis Or Pneumonia?

Hello, I think you might have bronchitis. You have already taken antibiotic Zpak so, now it s time to relieve your airways. Should take: - mucolytic to dissolve phlegm - antihistamine before bedtime to ease coughing - apply vapour rub to help open airways at night - apply nasal spray to open nasal airways - raise your head from shoulders to ease breathing - run aerosol therapy to ease breathing. If this won t help, should consult further with your caring doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician