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For Two Weeks I’ve Had Worsening Productive Cough, Headache, Malaise,
Question: For two weeks I’ve had worsening productive cough, headache, malaise, sneezing, and dizziness. I thought it was just a “cold” but now I’m not so sure since I’m not getting better. My primary care has been out of town.
Brief Answer:
productive cough, malaise, headache, dizziness
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ms. Carota and welcome to Ask a Doctor. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I'm asking you the following questions to learn more about how ill you are:
-fever?
-appetite?
-vomiting?
-taking any meds for your illness(not including the ones you listed above)
-how is your breathing, is it rapid? using your neck muscles and diaphragm to help you move air?
-How well have your slept over these past two weeks?
-do you know if you have lost any weight?
I shall wait for you to answer these questions. When you reply, please add more information as you see fit.
Arnold Zedd, MD
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productive cough, malaise, headache, dizziness
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ms. Carota and welcome to Ask a Doctor. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I'm asking you the following questions to learn more about how ill you are:
-fever?
-appetite?
-vomiting?
-taking any meds for your illness(not including the ones you listed above)
-how is your breathing, is it rapid? using your neck muscles and diaphragm to help you move air?
-How well have your slept over these past two weeks?
-do you know if you have lost any weight?
I shall wait for you to answer these questions. When you reply, please add more information as you see fit.
Arnold Zedd, MD
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Low grade fever, no shortness of breath, poor appetite, no nausea or vomiting, no diarrhea. Fatigue is constant, so I’ve been napping. Sleep at night is normal. The air quality has been hazardous for one week due to wildfires, but is returning to normal.
Brief Answer:
illness includes low-grade fever,anorexia, and fatigue
Detailed Answer:
Ms. Carota glad you returned.
With constant fatigue and poor appetite, I do not like this combination. Your body needs good nourishment to help it gain strength and help fight off this infection. There is a good chance that you have pneumonia.
Despite living alone or with family members, this is not a good situation for you to remain at home without medical care.
I STRONGLY urge to go to the nearest ER for evaluation AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
If you have more to ask, please do so now. If you do not have anything you need to clarify, you can close the discussion. Wish you good health.
Arnold Zedd, MD
illness includes low-grade fever,anorexia, and fatigue
Detailed Answer:
Ms. Carota glad you returned.
With constant fatigue and poor appetite, I do not like this combination. Your body needs good nourishment to help it gain strength and help fight off this infection. There is a good chance that you have pneumonia.
Despite living alone or with family members, this is not a good situation for you to remain at home without medical care.
I STRONGLY urge to go to the nearest ER for evaluation AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
If you have more to ask, please do so now. If you do not have anything you need to clarify, you can close the discussion. Wish you good health.
Arnold Zedd, MD
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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