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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Medication For Cold & Cough

Hi, I have had a cold for about a month now. Nothing I couldn't handle. On Monday night every breath I took was making me cough and it's making my head feel like it's going to explode. I got the worst chills of my life Tuesday that lasted till today. I'm still chille but nothing near as bad as yesterday. My teeth were chattering I was so cold. Now the cough has phlem. But I can't cough long enough to get it out because my head hurts so bad I have to put my hands on my head and apply pressure while I'm coughing I have never felt so sick like this. I'm a 27 yr old female and am healthy please help me
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM.

Cough and cold are mostly due to viral infections of pharynx,sinus,larynx, epiglottis, bronchi etc.

Some times it could be due to bacterial infection also.

You shuold go for routine blood count and sputum examination if there is sputum to rule out infective pathology of lungs.

You will require antibiotics (quinolones or macrolides) to prevent super infection with analgesics and anti-inflammatories, antihistamines with other supportive treatment.

Consult your physician for further advise.

Regards,
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Suggest Medication For Cold & Cough

Hi, Welcome to HCM. Cough and cold are mostly due to viral infections of pharynx,sinus,larynx, epiglottis, bronchi etc. Some times it could be due to bacterial infection also. You shuold go for routine blood count and sputum examination if there is sputum to rule out infective pathology of lungs. You will require antibiotics (quinolones or macrolides) to prevent super infection with analgesics and anti-inflammatories, antihistamines with other supportive treatment. Consult your physician for further advise. Regards,