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I believe i have a uri- burning chest when coughing, thick green sticky mucus, coughing. i have been taking guaifenesin, using saline nasal rinse. what else is recommended to help symptoms at home?

Q: i believe i have a uri- burning chest when coughing, thick green sticky mucus, coughing. i have been taking guaifenesin, using saline nasal rinse. what else is recommended to help symptoms at home?

: Coughing of " thick green sticky mucus" is more indicative of Bacterial/other Infections instead of simple Viral URI. Best to see PCP or Urgent Care Clinic for Proper Diagnosis and Antibiotic treatment. The sooner, the better.

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

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Coughing of " thick green sticky mucus" is more indicative of Bacterial/other Infections instead of simple Viral URI. Best to see PCP or Urgent Care Clinic for Proper Diagnosis and Antibiotic treatment. The sooner, the better.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 5/14/2023

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A member asked:

I believe i have a uri- burning chest when coughing, thick green sticky mucus, coughing. i have been taking guaifenesin, using saline nasal rinse. what else is recommended to help symptoms at home?

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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