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Suggest Medication For Persistent Cough

I have been coughing for 3 weeks now. Week one, I had a summer cold that started with a sore throat which led to my cough. I went to my doctor and was prescribed cough medicine. Week 2, I was still coughing with greenish mucus. After that with week 3 ending, I keep coughing with clear mucus and I m starting to get headaches. I have been taking various cough medicine but it hasn t been working.
Tue, 22 Sep 2015
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Hi,

Thanks for your question.

After going through your question, I can understand your concern.

There might be possibility of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (Pneumonia).
There is a need for detailed clinical examination depending upon it need for evaluation for pneumonia can be taken.

Following investigation may be required -
- Complete Blood Count.
- CRP, ESR.
- Chest X-ray.
- Sputum examination including culture.

Depending upon clinical evaluation and above test results there might be need for antibiotics.

Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful.
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Suggest Medication For Persistent Cough

Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I can understand your concern. There might be possibility of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (Pneumonia). There is a need for detailed clinical examination depending upon it need for evaluation for pneumonia can be taken. Following investigation may be required - - Complete Blood Count. - CRP, ESR. - Chest X-ray. - Sputum examination including culture. Depending upon clinical evaluation and above test results there might be need for antibiotics. Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful.