“Cough for 1 week plus - should I worry?”
I've had a mucusy cough and been feeling lethargic and hot for a little over a week. I don't feel any different otherwise. Could it be an infection?
6 Answers
It could be an infection or allergies. I suggest you see a doctor if the cough has lasted for more than a week, as bronchitis is a concern.
Only if it persists more than 3 weeks.
It could be Influenza or pneumonia.
See your doctor or get checked out at an urgent care center.
See your doctor or get checked out at an urgent care center.
Yes, it is likely an infection. You should see your doctor for a cough lasting a week or more.
It could be an infection. In fact, it mostly likely is an infection - a
viral infection that will not respond to antibiotics. Take your
temperature with a thermometer. If your temperature is greater than 100
degrees and you are producing green smelly mucous, you should pay a visit
to a health care provider; you may have sinusitis and antibiotics may be
helpful. If you don't have a fever, treat your symptoms with a
decongestant (recommend sudafed) and an antihistamine (recommend
fexofenadine) and motrin or alieve to reduce muscle aches or pain. If the
cough persists, take robatussin DM cough syrup. If you develop shortness of
breath, immediately seek medical care. Regardless, drink copious amounts of
fluid and get adequate rest.
As always, get a flu shot sometime between mid-October and mid-December.
viral infection that will not respond to antibiotics. Take your
temperature with a thermometer. If your temperature is greater than 100
degrees and you are producing green smelly mucous, you should pay a visit
to a health care provider; you may have sinusitis and antibiotics may be
helpful. If you don't have a fever, treat your symptoms with a
decongestant (recommend sudafed) and an antihistamine (recommend
fexofenadine) and motrin or alieve to reduce muscle aches or pain. If the
cough persists, take robatussin DM cough syrup. If you develop shortness of
breath, immediately seek medical care. Regardless, drink copious amounts of
fluid and get adequate rest.
As always, get a flu shot sometime between mid-October and mid-December.
Maira Jessica Medellin-Peña
Infectious Disease Specialist
It sounds like an infection as your body is reacting, but in order to determine the causative agent, you should seek medical attention. Hope you feel better soon!
