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Have horrible cold.dr diagnosed me with tracheitis&a chest infection. is augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) the best treatment and how long to get better. v tired+lethargic?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible viral caus: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) can work if your symptoms are caused by a bacterial infection. I have a feeling that your illness is due to a virus and will take 7-10 days to improve.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Reasonable: That is a common effective antibiotic. Takes time to recover from the other symptoms.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Have horrible cold.dr diagnosed me with tracheitis&a chest infection. is augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) the best treatment and how long to get better. v tired+lethargic?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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