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How to ge rid of bronchitis?

A few days ago I went to the doctor, apparently I had or I still have bronchitis. The same bronchitis was causing fever, headaches, and high blood pressure. I feel better now, except I keep coughing a lot. I read the cough can last up to 6 weeks. I really don't want to go to the doctor for the 3rd time since I don't have insurance. The phlegm has become thinner each day, I hardly cough up phlegm now. The medicine he prescribed is running out, I still have plenty prescribed antibiotic. Now my question is, if I can buy over the counter medication like mucinex to help me get rid of the cough and phlegm, and if I can should I keep taking the antibiotic along with mucinex?

Any help I would appreciate it I really need to get some sleep!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Take the antibiotics as long as your doctor told you too-- even after your symptoms are gone. The infection can return if you don't. And the cough is the last thing to go away with bronchitis, you will probably have it for a while after your other symptoms have revolved. I don't know if mucinex will help, but it won't hurt? Just get lots of rest and eat well.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    Take some nyquil... you might have a cold along with the brochitis. Try exercising to thin out the bronchistis, i grew out of mine due to being active alot. Take some sleep pills though, good luck :)

    Source(s): Little experience
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