HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Severe Cough With Pain In The Chest?

I have had a horrible cough for almost 3 weeks. First week was the worst, my chest hurt to cough and still seems congested like I need to clear mucas. Throat hasn t hurt at all but cannot shake the cough. Since Thanksgiving I now seem to have sinus issue/clogged nose - NO smell, very little taste. I m allergic to so many antibiotics so I try not to take if not necessary... do you think one is needed? Cough doesn t hurt like bronchitis (which I ve had a few times) but could it be pneumonia?
Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

If the cough is wet then the use of one or more mucolytics to help break up the mucus in the chest along with decongestant/anti histamine combination, may help. Examples of mucolytics are Bisolvan, Mucomyst, Guaifenesin, and these are over the counter medication. Decongestant/antihistamines are Zyrtec d, Claritine d, Allegra d or Benadryl d, also over the counter A topical decongestant can be added to this, for example OtrivineI.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Severe Cough With Pain In The Chest?

Hi, If the cough is wet then the use of one or more mucolytics to help break up the mucus in the chest along with decongestant/anti histamine combination, may help. Examples of mucolytics are Bisolvan, Mucomyst, Guaifenesin, and these are over the counter medication. Decongestant/antihistamines are Zyrtec d, Claritine d, Allegra d or Benadryl d, also over the counter A topical decongestant can be added to this, for example OtrivineI. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James