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Have Cough, Chest Pain And Heavy Mucus. Treatment?
I woke up and had the urge to cough this morning. When I did, I felt very thick mucous that tasted horriffic when it came up. As the day has gone on, I have noticed that my chest hurts a little when I take a deep breath. I can feel the heaviness from the mucous, but it doesn t seem to want to come out. I just recently got over a very bad cough, but it felt nothing like this.
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Mon, 18 Mar 2013
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Hello,
thanks for using health care magic.
Its probable that you have a chest infection due to bacterial bronchitis.
You should consult your doctor for a chest x-ray and sputum tests and
for prescription of mucolytic (carbocysteine), pain killers and possible
antibiotics.
Best regards and hope this helps you
Dr Achuo
thanks for using health care magic.
Its probable that you have a chest infection due to bacterial bronchitis.
You should consult your doctor for a chest x-ray and sputum tests and
for prescription of mucolytic (carbocysteine), pain killers and possible
antibiotics.
Best regards and hope this helps you
Dr Achuo
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