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A member asked:
I've pneumonia and had zpack before it was diagnosed then given cefuroxime. it helped at first but the coughing is worse again. what else can i do.
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Cough: You may have developed reactive airways from the infection and you may need an inhaler to control your cough, contact your doctor for a prescription.
Answered 8/19/2013
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