Still Phlegmy After Anti Bios

hollie1586 | 10:33 Tue 21st Oct 2014 | Body & Soul

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A week yesterday I was given a 5 day course of amoxicillin for a chest infection. I went back to my doctor yesterday as I am still coughing up the green phlegm on a morning. He sounded my chest and it was clear, no crackles or anything and said I will probably have a bit of inflammation on my lungs. I do feel a heck of a lot better than I did but how long does phlegm take to clear after a chest infection? Is there anything that helps to break it down?

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Sqad

\\ how long does phlegm take to clear after a chest infection? \\\

Could take a couple of weeks at least.

\\\\\Is there anything that helps to break it down?\\\

Yes, things called mucolytic agents, but there is a great debate as to whether they are effective, but inhaled steroids are the best.

You sound as though you are recovering well.....stop worrying.

maggiebee

After a couple weeks of misery I finally went to see my GP. Course of amoxycillin for 5 days made little difference. Just beginning to feel 100% after 5 weeks - this bug likes to take its time!!

hollie1586

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Thanks sqad. You know I like a bit of reassurance! :-)

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