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I have had a dry cough for a couple of weeks and my dr. prescribed an antibiotic 2 days ago, with no improvement yet. this morning when i was blowing my nose, there were black streaks in the tissue. could this be an abx side effect? another issue?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Unlikely : Save the tissue which can be tested for the presence of blood. Rinse nasal passages with saline, and have a pulmonary evaluation for a cough which is worsening or persistent.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 9/5/2020

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A member asked:

I have had a dry cough for a couple of weeks and my dr. prescribed an antibiotic 2 days ago, with no improvement yet. this morning when i was blowing my nose, there were black streaks in the tissue. could this be an abx side effect? another issue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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