I've been dealing with this issue where I cough up phlegm every morning, and it's been flaring up again after I caught COVID. This was under control before I got sick, but now it's back again. Especially after I eat, it feels like it gets worse. Do you have any advice on how I can manage this?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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2+ Yrs

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Tab azithromycin 500mg,orally,once daily for 3 days is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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start antibiotics and consult pulmonologist

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take tablet tusq for 5 days twice a day

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