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Why Has Runny Nose And Cough With Sputum Worsen Using Amoxicillin Prescription?
I have had my symptoms for approx 10 days , runny nose and cough my sputum / mucus is clear and I have self medicated with cough mixture and decongestant symptoms have persisted. I attended my family physician and he as said it is a virus but because of the length of time as prescribed a 7 day course of amoxcillin. My symptoms are getting worse particularly the cough
Thu, 8 May 2014
Hi,
You seem to be having upper airway cough syndrome. Your cold needs to be controlled first with anti cold medications i.e. antihistaminics and nasal sprays. Antibiotic needs to be continnued. If airway hyperresponsiveness is present inhalers may be required. Xray chest and sputum examination may be required. I suggest you get an evaluation with a Pulmonologist.
Regards
Dr. Mishra
You seem to be having upper airway cough syndrome. Your cold needs to be controlled first with anti cold medications i.e. antihistaminics and nasal sprays. Antibiotic needs to be continnued. If airway hyperresponsiveness is present inhalers may be required. Xray chest and sputum examination may be required. I suggest you get an evaluation with a Pulmonologist.
Regards
Dr. Mishra
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