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What Causes Cough And Chest Congestion Despite Taking Amoxicillin And Zpack?

Im having a issue with a cough and chest congestion accompanied with flem and a sore neck. I have had this for about 2 months and I have taken ammoxicillan and a Z pack and they have not helped any. I also have slightly swollen lymphnodes under my jaw that have been swollen for the same amount of time.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cough and chest congestion despite taking Amoxicillin and Zpack . It seems that you and your family members are constantly getting exposed to allergens. There can be other reasons also like viral pharyngitis , acid reflux or chest infection . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get yourself examined. You should go for pulmonary function tests to find out exact extent of infection. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Take proper course of antibiotics along with bronchiodilators. Avoid oily, sharp and spicy food and take diet rich in multivitamins. Drink plenty of fluids. For now drink warm water with one spoon of honey in it several times a day .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Cough And Chest Congestion Despite Taking Amoxicillin And Zpack?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have cough and chest congestion despite taking Amoxicillin and Zpack . It seems that you and your family members are constantly getting exposed to allergens. There can be other reasons also like viral pharyngitis , acid reflux or chest infection . Need not to worry. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get yourself examined. You should go for pulmonary function tests to find out exact extent of infection. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Take proper course of antibiotics along with bronchiodilators. Avoid oily, sharp and spicy food and take diet rich in multivitamins. Drink plenty of fluids. For now drink warm water with one spoon of honey in it several times a day . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari