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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough When Diagnosed With Upper Respiratory Infection

i was put on a inhaler and antibiotic ..I have finished the antibiotic and still coughing so hard i gag and my muscles bulge out in my stomach ..I dont seem to be getting better. I was diagnosed w upper respiratory infection along w a sinus infection ... Should i be concerned of pnemonia ?
Thu, 21 May 2020
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Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, there can be various possibilities like:
- Severe bronchitis from respiratory infection
- consolidation of lung
- Community acquired or bacterial pneumonia over viral influenza state
My guidelines at present:
- Discuss the need of inhaled low to moderate dose of fluticasone with your doctor
- Steam inhalation with blanket over head
- Deep breathing exercises
- Incentive spirometry
- Chest physiotherapy
- Decongestant, cough relieving formulations as Guianphenecin
- Anti viral medications if needed
- Sputum culture report for susceptibility test of antibiotics
Remain in regular follow up with your doc for best results.

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

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough When Diagnosed With Upper Respiratory Infection

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, there can be various possibilities like: - Severe bronchitis from respiratory infection - consolidation of lung - Community acquired or bacterial pneumonia over viral influenza state My guidelines at present: - Discuss the need of inhaled low to moderate dose of fluticasone with your doctor - Steam inhalation with blanket over head - Deep breathing exercises - Incentive spirometry - Chest physiotherapy - Decongestant, cough relieving formulations as Guianphenecin - Anti viral medications if needed - Sputum culture report for susceptibility test of antibiotics Remain in regular follow up with your doc for best results. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon