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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion, Cough And Fever
I ve had congestion and a cough for 12 days. It started out more like the flu, sore throats chills fever and a headache. I went to the doctor 5 days ago and was given prednisone for inflammation cough medicine with codeine and Flonase. I m on the last day of the prednisone and still not feeling better. The coughing is loose and still having coughing attacks. Is this typical?
Mon, 21 Jan 2019
Hi,
A cough and chest congestion with flu-like symptoms is commonly caused by viral infections or allergies. However it generally settle in up to 7 days.
If not settled, I would suggest you should see your doctor for reassessment to rule out any bacteria Infection which may follow flue in few cases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
A cough and chest congestion with flu-like symptoms is commonly caused by viral infections or allergies. However it generally settle in up to 7 days.
If not settled, I would suggest you should see your doctor for reassessment to rule out any bacteria Infection which may follow flue in few cases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
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