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Suggest Medication For Coughing Up Phlegm & Fever

Hello! A little over a month ago I got sick and was coughing aching fever got to 103... My cough is continuing but it s not real bad but I m coughing up phelm.. About a week ago I started hurting on my right rib it s very sore and tender I can t hardly turn over in the bed!!!
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Your symptoms like cough, phlegm, high grade fever and pleuritic chest pain etc are suggesting possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI - pneumonia) is more.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray.
Chest x ray is needed for the diagnosis of pneumonia.
You may need antibiotics, antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Medication For Coughing Up Phlegm & Fever

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Your symptoms like cough, phlegm, high grade fever and pleuritic chest pain etc are suggesting possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI - pneumonia) is more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray. Chest x ray is needed for the diagnosis of pneumonia. You may need antibiotics, antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.