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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Cough
I have had a fever of 100-101 for 16 days. I have seen the doctor twice and was prescribed a Z-Pak and Augmentum, neither of which have made any diferrence. I also have a cough that is not in my chest. Since mid-July I have had what I think are arthritic symptoms in my right thumb.
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of fever and cough which is getting worsened and not improving as well after taking medications is due to persistence of respiratory tract infection which is getting chronic and leading to such symptoms. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest done. You should go for pulmonary function tests as well to find out exact extent of infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants and mucolytic agents . You should take decongestant nasal sprays containing mucinex for instant relief. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. You should take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of fever and cough which is getting worsened and not improving as well after taking medications is due to persistence of respiratory tract infection which is getting chronic and leading to such symptoms. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest done. You should go for pulmonary function tests as well to find out exact extent of infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants and mucolytic agents . You should take decongestant nasal sprays containing mucinex for instant relief. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. You should take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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