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  • 33 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm really struggling with a severe cough and congestion, especially at night. It's gotten to the point where I'm coughing so much that I can't sleep. I've heard that Azithromycin tablets might help with this, but I'm not sure. Is Azithromycin a good option for these symptoms, or should I be looking into something else?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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  • 4+ Yrs
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