A member asked:

I tested positive during a rapid strep test and am on antibiotics. however i also have a bad phlegm cough. the last few days my lower has been in pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Different infection: I'm not sure what lower means. However your description suggests that there may be a different infection or process despite the strep. You can discuss this with your physician.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

944 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I tested positive during a rapid strep test and am on antibiotics. however i also have a bad phlegm cough. the last few days my lower has been in pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Cremers agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have strep ..I am on antibiotics but have now developed a bad cough also the left side top of my throat hurts when I swallow do you know what it cou?

A member asked:

Contracted strep 3 times last year plus bronchitis. I took amoxicillin 3 times and amox-clav once. All for 10-14 days. I now have bronchitis with a productive cough. Doc prescribed penicillin. Scared to take. Antibiotic resistance risk ?

A member asked:

My boyfriend has had a really bad cough for about 2 months now, hes had antibiotics which didn't help atall. Hes coughin up a lot of flem in the morning?

A member asked:

Temp began tues 2ish contr. w/ meds productive cough runny nose wakeful nights. How long should fever last before requiring antibiotics? Chest clear

A member asked:

Antibiotic treatment for acute bronchitis, cough is back after a week.Bad painful with lots of flem sidepain wheezing no voice. Non smoker go back?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Concerned about developing cough and congestion after er positive test for strep on Thursday. 6 doses antibiotic to date.

Test results came back positive yesterday for COVID-19. Symptomps still the same, occassional cough(once every 30 min, sore tightness, fatigue, no shortness of breath,phlegm that comes out occassionally. What do I do now? Do I need anti biotics?

went to e r last Tues. Pregnant..cough congestion phlegm diagnose Upper resp. No antibiotic . Strep flu cbc all negative. still coughing !what gives?

I had strep throat completed 10 days of antibiotic about 4 days ago. Now I have a congested cough that has a very bad taste when I cough. Any suggesti?

Child has strep with a very mucusy persistent cough, has taken his 3rd dose of antibiotic this morning, still running fever. Strep confirmed with test?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?