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Suggest Treatment For Cold, Cough, Chills And Episodes Of Shivering
Question: Feel bad, some shakes, chills, cold, light cough, no temp yet....
Brief Answer:
common cold
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
For shakes and chills you should take Ibuprofen or continue with the Paracetamol (Tylenol) tablets every 8 hours.
For common cold take an anti-histaminic such as tab. Cetirizine 10mg once daily before going to bed. For cough you can take a cough suppressant as Mucinex twice daily. If you develop any fever despite this, then you might need an antibiotic after checking with your doctor.
I hope I've answered your question.
Feel free to ask in case of any further doubts.
Kind regards
common cold
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
For shakes and chills you should take Ibuprofen or continue with the Paracetamol (Tylenol) tablets every 8 hours.
For common cold take an anti-histaminic such as tab. Cetirizine 10mg once daily before going to bed. For cough you can take a cough suppressant as Mucinex twice daily. If you develop any fever despite this, then you might need an antibiotic after checking with your doctor.
I hope I've answered your question.
Feel free to ask in case of any further doubts.
Kind regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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