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9 mths of sore throat and nasal congestion. no allergy or reflux. sputum test today shows growth of pseudomonas aeruginosa. 2 wks of anti-bs solve it?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Puzzled: Need to know if you have cough and thus the sputum. Pseudomonas is not a common organism in sputum - more indicative of a chronic lung problem, you should consider seeing a chest doctor if the antibiotic failed.

Answered 9/13/2016

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Re-evaluation : Not adding up, and what is exactly meant by sputum test? and from where was that sputum collected? was it a culture or a smear, was it from upper or lower respiratory tract? it can be a contaminant. Unfortunately there is no magic bullet, you need to be re-evaluated for a cause of your symptoms, better see an Allergist/Immunologist if you have access to one where you live, good luck

Answered 2/25/2018

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