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How Can Mild Cough And Fever Be Treated?

I am a 45 year old female that started a mild cough 2 days ago. It hasn t been very productive so far. 24 hours ago I started losing my voice and running a mild fever. Now my chest feels tight and I have totally lost my voice. Feeling dizzy and wiped out. :(
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
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Hi

Thanks for posting your query.

Your symptoms are suggestive of upper respiratory tract infection
It could be due to either Viral or bacterial. You need to get a test called Throat swab culture sensitivity test which will help in detecting whether its bacterial infection or not .
In case the report shows as Bacterial infection you will require antibiotic therapy. Till then do salt water gargling 3-4 times a day . You can use Paracetamol for fever.

Revert back with the test report.
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How Can Mild Cough And Fever Be Treated?

Hi Thanks for posting your query. Your symptoms are suggestive of upper respiratory tract infection It could be due to either Viral or bacterial. You need to get a test called Throat swab culture sensitivity test which will help in detecting whether its bacterial infection or not . In case the report shows as Bacterial infection you will require antibiotic therapy. Till then do salt water gargling 3-4 times a day . You can use Paracetamol for fever. Revert back with the test report.