Suggest remedy for cough with phlegm in chest
Patient: i am a male 43 years old, 5 6 in height and 73 kg in weight..i was suffering cough caused by phlegm in my chest for more than a week..i was taking ambroxol tablets for three days and cefalexin 500mg antobiotic for a week. But still nothing happened..please advise. Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. PFT (pulmonary function test) Since you are taking antibiotic (3rd generation cephalosporin) and not improving even after 7 days, so we need to rule out lung infection and bronchitis.So chest x ray is needed to rule out infection.PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis.So better to consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and than start treatment accordingly.You will be alright. No need to worry much.