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How To Treat Cough And Congestion Despite Taking Mucinex For Bronchitis?

Hi I have a productive cough for more then 4 weeks now and been to teh doctor.I have been treated for bronchitis and have given Roxitromicyn. In teh last month I seen 4 gp s theya re all telling me to be patient my chest sounds clear and that sometimes it takes weeks to recover. I have started taking natural remedies and Mucinex which helped me a bit, not coughing that much and sleeping at night however when I have coughing episodes during the day I am really struglling to swallow the white mucus down as I can t spit it out. My back started hurting since last week middle and shoulder plated as well as soem headaches and still feeling congested. What to do?
Sat, 19 Nov 2022
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Hello,

You are suffering from productive cough since more than 4 weeks, in the past you have been treated for bronchitis. You are presently suffering from congestion, You are also having back pain and headache. You are suggested to take a course of Roxithromycin, so that the symptoms can be controlled. Take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, it will loosen mucus and help it come out.

You can also take a course of Bromhexine in the form of tablets, it will be helpful. However, you are suggested to get a follow up clinical examination done by a GP, get a repeat sputum test and X-ray and few other required blood tests done to detect any infection or other pathology that may cause complications if not treated urgently. You will be treated accordingly. Stay away from addictions if any.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Cough And Congestion Despite Taking Mucinex For Bronchitis?

Hello, You are suffering from productive cough since more than 4 weeks, in the past you have been treated for bronchitis. You are presently suffering from congestion, You are also having back pain and headache. You are suggested to take a course of Roxithromycin, so that the symptoms can be controlled. Take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, it will loosen mucus and help it come out. You can also take a course of Bromhexine in the form of tablets, it will be helpful. However, you are suggested to get a follow up clinical examination done by a GP, get a repeat sputum test and X-ray and few other required blood tests done to detect any infection or other pathology that may cause complications if not treated urgently. You will be treated accordingly. Stay away from addictions if any. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician