I have cough with white sputum. What is it?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am a healthy person. I have a cough with white sputum production. I do not have a fever. I have done sputum culture. The result showed the presence of Pseudomonas. Do I need an antibiotic?
Hi,
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If there is a presence of Pseudomonas, then there can be an infection. Since you have a productive cough, you may need to take antibiotics. Please repeat the sputum culture if possible. Also, get a chest X-ray and full blood count done. It could help you to identify the infection.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
General Practitioner
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