Upper respiratory infection

[Hypo20061]

So I’ve had a course off antibiotics and for the past 2 weeks I’m still being green phlegm up (sorry bit too much) my question is wen will this go away and do I need to ring the doctors bak up

[Dolphin14]

Don't ever hesitate to call your MD.

[Hidden]

Anytime you feel an infection is lingering, call your doctor.

[Hypo20061 in reply to Hidden]

I’m just trying to get through to them now I’ve got no other symptoms now tho just this tends to be in the morning

[Hidden in reply to Hypo20061]

I’ve had a few bouts of stubborn bronchitis in the past and unfortunately we are not qualified to make the best appropriate advice for your individualized needs, so always better to contact the doc as you are doing. Hope it clears up soon.

[Hypo20061 in reply to Hidden]

Yes it’s always nice to hear comments makes me feel better my anxiety is bad on normal days, I’ve never had bronchitis before so haven’t a clue how u would feel or be

[Almostbutnotquite in reply to Hypo20061]

I had acute bronchitis for a couple of months. December it was allergies I thought. January slight congestion and February boom! Coughed so much I though I kissed my lung! :/ I waited until after my one day fever of 102 in February broke before calling the doctor. Why did I share all this?

KEEP TRYING your doctor It isn't worth it. Allergens... Wow!

Until then, if you don't have a humidifier to moisten your indoor air whether one room or whole house, a pot of boiling water on the stove will help. I am not saying steam your face. Hope you get well soon. Keep us updated about your doctor visit

[Hidden]

If you have completed the course of Antibiotics and you are still not right it sounds like that medication has not worked, Talk to your Doctor once more, a further Antibiotic may be needed

The problem is Antibiotics are failing and other drugs will need to be tried. Antibiotics over the years have been over prescribed so are not working.

BOB

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Some decongestant may also help.

When you talk to your Doctor will advise when He sees you

BOB

[Hypo20061 in reply to Hidden]

I think it’s a telephone call their not seeing patients but I will update you wen I know thanks

[Hidden in reply to Hypo20061]

Hello Hypo

I am in the midst of getting my prescription posted to me, the problem is when they are waiting for one drug they let another on run out and need to reorder, real cowboys

BOB

[hypercat54]

Ring the doctors as you might need more ab's or a different one and maybe even steroids as well.

[Hypo20061]

I’ve just got through the doctor is ringing me today, see what he says

[Hypo20061]

Hi everyone just spoke to the doctor he’s not given me more antibiotics just said if I’m still the same in a week call bak, viral/chest infection symptoms have gone but got this lingering phlegm he said don’t worry about it they can linger for a while he’s not worried I’ve got no temperature fever etc

[Almostbutnotquite in reply to Hypo20061]

I just read your update. Your body is fighting to kick it out. It is better to not "suppress" coughing which is one of the way to kick out phlegm(sorry). Spitting it out or the other two ways I won't mention. It will only fester or circulate until the antibiotics knocks it on it's rear!

Mainly: FOLLOW YOUR DOCTOR'S orders

You will get through it. Take precautions mostly by keeping your temperature down. If you do the v word, DO NOT drink anything cold right after or within the hour because it will cause you to do it all over again. The usual... Clear liquids.

Hope this helps as you get better.