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Suggest Treatment For Coughing Up Of Yellow Phlegm

I have been sick for 5 days now and seems to progressively get worse. I have been hoarse for 5 consecutive days, coughing up clear to yellow sputum. I went to ECU Family Care and they are treating me for a sinus infection, which honestly, I think it is more than this.
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Hello,

As you have hoarseness of voice also, it can be Laryngitis like respiratory tract infection.

Your work up should be done as follows:
-Auscultation
-CBC
-Chest x ray only if needed

You need to give Levofloxacin like antibiotic course for 5 days. Avoid excess spicy foods. Steam inhalation done three times a day with warm water.

If inflammation is more, short term Betamethasone drug for 5 days can be prescribed. Consult the pulmonologist for examination.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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Suggest Treatment For Coughing Up Of Yellow Phlegm

Hello, As you have hoarseness of voice also, it can be Laryngitis like respiratory tract infection. Your work up should be done as follows: -Auscultation -CBC -Chest x ray only if needed You need to give Levofloxacin like antibiotic course for 5 days. Avoid excess spicy foods. Steam inhalation done three times a day with warm water. If inflammation is more, short term Betamethasone drug for 5 days can be prescribed. Consult the pulmonologist for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami