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Why is there severe cold and cough with green color phlegm?

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Hello doctor,

I have a severe cough and cold. When coughing green color phlegm is occurring. I am using Benydryl syrup now.

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Do you have a fever? Since how long you have these symptoms? A headache? Facial pain? A cough and cold could be viral which will need only symptomatic treatment or if it is severe you might need antibiotics. Treatment includes having a lot of warm water and to avoid cold and sour food or drinks. If you feel your nose is blocked take steam inhalation once or twice a day and saline nasal spray. Analgesics like Paracetamol for fever aches and pains when required. Antihistamine like Cetirizine 5 mg at bedtime. Coamoxiclav (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) twice a day. The dose depends on your weight and age. Have cough syrup containing mucolytic agent like Ambroxol.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At December 5, 2018
Reviewed AtDecember 8, 2018

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