How to treat the cough related to a chest infection?
Patient: i have had a chest infection for the last 3 weeks i have just finished a 7 day course of anitbiotics but i am still coughing upgreen gunk . the only prob is now all i can taste is salt . my saliva is salt the gunk im coughing up is salt , everything i eat . its driving me mad Doctor: Dear FriendWelcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.I would advise you to first investigate the cough.You should get the following as you have cough from last 3 weeks:1. Xray Chest.2. Hemogram with ESR3. Sputum for AFB.4. Sputum for Gram stainThis is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query, please ask me.Stay Healthy.