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Should i get a dr. appt and possibly antibiotics at the first sign of bronchitis? i have tight area in upper chest and cough tastes like infection.
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Majority are viral: Look for signs of fever, chills or perspirattion. Try these measures first: Warm water gargles, nasal saline mist, hot tea and honey, hot steam showers, Cold Eze Lozenges, Tylenol (acetaminophen) 1-2 TABLETS every 4-6 hours as needed for fever greater than 100. OK to use Robitussin DM - 1 tsp every 4-6 hrs as needed.. Consult physician within 3 days if not improved
Answered 12/22/2015
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