Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Cough With Rust-colored Sputum
I have got flu like symptoms a month ago and had a sinus infection, for which I got amoxicillin clavulanate , the symptoms seemed to disappear but now I have this cough that intermittently comes with rusty colored phlegm, sometimes tissue like, cough starts especially when I want to speak. Am I developing pneumonia? Should I get a chest X-ray, feel very anxious, when it happens. Please advice
posted on
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 20 Dec 2019
Answered on
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
Last reviewed on
Hello,
It indicates upper respiratory tract infection. Antibiotics can be taken for a short course preferably levoflox.Expectorant cough syrup can also be taken. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and get evaluated. A chest X-ray is also needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It indicates upper respiratory tract infection. Antibiotics can be taken for a short course preferably levoflox.Expectorant cough syrup can also be taken. If symptoms persist better to consult a physician and get evaluated. A chest X-ray is also needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....