but use age-appropriate advice from a healthcare professional. Avoid giving children large amounts of raw garlic or unverified homemade mixtures as treatment.
Does green or yellow mucus mean I need antibiotics?
Not necessarily. Mucus color alone cannot determine whether an infection is bacterial or whether antibiotics are needed. A healthcare professional considers the full set of symptoms and, when necessary, examination or testing.
When should I see a doctor for bronchitis?
Seek medical advice if you have trouble breathing, chest pain, blood in your mucus, a persistent fever, worsening symptoms,
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