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Cough, Rattling Sound From Chest, Phelgm, Severe Pain In Lower Back. History Of Taking 3 Day Z Pack And Benzonatate For Respiratory Infection. Help

i am a 40 year old female smoker. I had an upper respiratory infection and was given a 3 day z-pack and benzonatate for the cough. that was on Jun 20 it is now the 29th of jun and I am still coughing and when I lie down I hear rattling I guess from my chest I cough and it goes away, nothing comes up but in the morning I have a lot of phlegm. My back started hurting the first day or so I got sick my lower back that is. My back has seemed to have gotten worse I have been trying to stretch it out but that makes it worse I just need comfort and be able to sleep during the night. please help if you can
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
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hi
thanks for your query
i can feel your concerns

your respiratory infection seem not settled yet.you should take a course of antibiotic after consulting your doctor.
steam inhalation is also effective.take green tea and honey.avoid soft and cold drinks

your back muscles seem to be having spasm.u can take muscle relaxant after consulting your doctor.ice massage is also helpful
wishing you a speedy recovery
i am available for your help
regards
dr.imran
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Cough, Rattling Sound From Chest, Phelgm, Severe Pain In Lower Back. History Of Taking 3 Day Z Pack And Benzonatate For Respiratory Infection. Help

hi thanks for your query i can feel your concerns your respiratory infection seem not settled yet.you should take a course of antibiotic after consulting your doctor. steam inhalation is also effective.take green tea and honey.avoid soft and cold drinks your back muscles seem to be having spasm.u can take muscle relaxant after consulting your doctor.ice massage is also helpful wishing you a speedy recovery i am available for your help regards dr.imran