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What Is The Cause Of Strong Chills With Cough And Common Cold?

Sir, I have already cough and common cold. But yesterday night I started feeling really strong chills that kept me awake. After 2 hours, I prefer half portion of Paarmol-650. Then the chills go down and I can sleep well. Sir what is actually my problem is ?
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Lower Respiratory tract infection.

Paarmol-650 (pharmacologically Paracetamol) will help in relieving the fever only.
For symptomatic relief from cold & cough, antihistamine preparation like Allegra can be added along with a course of antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
If fever persists for more than 2 days, then it will be advisable to consult your Physician for proper clinical examination.
Investigations like complete blood count, X ray of chest, peripheral smear for malaria, Dengue serology will be helpful.

Meanwhile...keep yourself protected from exposure to cold, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Take care.
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What Is The Cause Of Strong Chills With Cough And Common Cold?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Lower Respiratory tract infection. Paarmol-650 (pharmacologically Paracetamol) will help in relieving the fever only. For symptomatic relief from cold & cough, antihistamine preparation like Allegra can be added along with a course of antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial infection. If fever persists for more than 2 days, then it will be advisable to consult your Physician for proper clinical examination. Investigations like complete blood count, X ray of chest, peripheral smear for malaria, Dengue serology will be helpful. Meanwhile...keep yourself protected from exposure to cold, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care.