How to treat thick cough?
Patient: I have a thickly cough but am experiencing a burning sensation in upper part of my back to the left of my spine I saw my GP about the burning sensation 2 weeks ago ( didn't have the cough then) but he said its nothing to worry about but I am worrying because he didn't examine me, I've asked him to check but he thinksim depressed so won't examine me! What should I do? Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Since you are not improving and having cough with thick phlegm, possibility of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) is more. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and chest x ray. Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. You may need antibiotic, mucolytic and expectorant drugs. Mucolytic drugs will dilute the thick mucus and makes it easy to cough out. So first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.