But finally if I were you, I'd go to the GP and tell them that it hasn't resolved since a month ago. An infection that lasts that long deserves ABs...if they won't give them, see another doctor. I'm worried particularly because of your description of the mucous - that sounds baaaaad.
I totally agree with that. But I know where she is coming from. I encountered this the other day and got told while it was a waste of the governments money, the only reason they are doing the test for pertussis is because it is a notifiable condition. The cutting costs up here is really bad. I can only get so many visits on medicare a year with a doctor and have to pay a gap payment after that.

This whole situation has ****ed me off so bad because it was the platform that Rudd got my vote on!

Thats why I say at least the honey and garlic. My sister has used it for bacterial skin infections and viral infections with a great deal of success. I really hope it helps.