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What Causes Cough Along With Sore Throat?
Hello Dr. I have had a cough for a very long time and have been given several different medications to control the cough. Recently, After a visit to the Dr I was prescribed singular and have been taking it for about a week. My cough has worsen and now i have phlegm that before the meds was clear now is thick and yellow. I was also given a antibiotic I guess because last week I developed a sore throat. I am at my wits end as the cough has become very disruptive at home and work. What do you think?
Thu, 14 Nov 2019
Hello,
In my opinion the symptoms seem to be related to bronchitis. I suggest to do a chest X-ray for further evaluation. Meanwhile, I suggest to use a mucloytic for the cough such as Mucinex. If the diagnosis is confirmed you may need another cycle of antibiotics. I recommend Azithromycin 500 mg one tablet a day for three days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
In my opinion the symptoms seem to be related to bronchitis. I suggest to do a chest X-ray for further evaluation. Meanwhile, I suggest to use a mucloytic for the cough such as Mucinex. If the diagnosis is confirmed you may need another cycle of antibiotics. I recommend Azithromycin 500 mg one tablet a day for three days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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