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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Cold

Hi, I have had a cold and cough on and off for the last three weeks, I have been taking over the counter meds. however today the cough was worse and when I coughed I had pain on my right side. On one of my bad coughs it hurt so much and heard a popping sound. I have no breathing problems and it doesn t hurt now unless I touch right side or cough. thanks
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Hi,
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 may 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 superinfection with analgesics and antiinflammatories, antihistamines with other supportive treatment.
Consult your physician for further advise.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Cold

Hi, 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 may 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 superinfection with analgesics and antiinflammatories, antihistamines with other supportive treatment. Consult your physician for further advise.