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I've had a bad cough w/sputum for 2 months, no other symptoms. what is the likelihood that i need antibiotics? should i just wait it out? thanks.

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Low.: Hard to say exactly but likelihood of needing antibiotics with a cough for almost 8 weeks is really low. Bacterial infections are usually more acute. A chronic productive cough should be investigated by your primary provider.

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Answered 10/27/2016

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Possible: But see doctor as there may be another cause of your cough (allergies, gerd...........).

Answered 3/28/2014

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A member asked:

I've had a bad cough w/sputum for 2 months, no other symptoms. what is the likelihood that i need antibiotics? should i just wait it out? thanks.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Webster and another doctor agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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