A member asked:

Hi, my friend is sick witha cough and fever for the last 10 days it won't go down and her coughing makes her puke help!

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Dr. Jason Stokes answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pneumonia: Sounds like it could be pneumonia or another type of lung infection. Should be seen by a doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Sound like Pneumonia: Let's Dr. auscultate your friends lungs, may be X-ray and start appropriate treatment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Bronchitis: Most likely has acute bronchitis and since her symptoms have lasted this long she needs treatment! OTC meds such as Mucinex (guaifenesin) may help, but I'm concerned about a bacterial infection which may warrant antibiotic therapy! See a physician soon!

Answered 2/17/2015

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