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I have a sore throat for 5 days, a worsening cough, coughing up green/yellow mucus. and night sweats. do i need antibiotics?

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Yes: Yes, coughing up purulent phlegm with malaise night sweats are a concern for bacterial infection

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/16/2017

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Pneumonia: From your description you have bronchitis but more likely pneumonia. You should have a chest x-ray. You need to be on antibiotics as well as expectorants and copious hydration. Avoid smoke. See your doctor as soon as possible.

Answered 2/5/2016

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