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How Can severe Cough Along With Influenza Be Treated?
Hi. Im very sick right now with the flu and a very bad cough. I just woke up from a coughing fit and also had something in my mouth which i thought was mucus when i went to spit it out it was an unknown thing with some blackness to it and i started to pull it apart. Upon doing so it was made up of clear fibers.
Thu, 8 Nov 2018
Hi,
Based on your description, it may be old or dried blood mixed with mucus. Old/dried blood usually has a dark appearance.
The use of a mucolytic can help break up the mucus so that it can be easily expelled. EG mucomyst, guaifenesin.
Using a lot of fluids would also help to decrease thickness. If a cough is very severe, you may need a short course of steroids to decrease the inflammation in the chest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Based on your description, it may be old or dried blood mixed with mucus. Old/dried blood usually has a dark appearance.
The use of a mucolytic can help break up the mucus so that it can be easily expelled. EG mucomyst, guaifenesin.
Using a lot of fluids would also help to decrease thickness. If a cough is very severe, you may need a short course of steroids to decrease the inflammation in the chest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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