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Suggest Treatment For Cough, Cold, Chest Pain, Slight Fever, Fatigue And Pain While Breathing, Talking And Coughing

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Posted on Tue, 19 Apr 2022
Question: Hello, I am asking this for my husband. He is 42 years old, 5'8" and about 215lbs. He caught a cold about a day ago and his chest really hurts, it hurts when he talks, breathes or coughs. He has had a slight fever, fatigue and body aches, very congested.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Use OTC cough medications and visit doctor for listening to lungs.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I think he can visit a doctor to listen to his lungs and may be do an X-ray of chest to check for pneumonia.
If pneumonia is possible antibiotics are needed.
You can use cough medications found OTC such much next, guaifenezine to ease the secretions.
Use Advil or Tylenol for fever and body aches.
Humidify the air of room and near e steamy sink to make the secretions loose and easily taken out.
Use decongestants such pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine .

Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough, Cold, Chest Pain, Slight Fever, Fatigue And Pain While Breathing, Talking And Coughing

Brief Answer: Use OTC cough medications and visit doctor for listening to lungs. Detailed Answer: Hello, I think he can visit a doctor to listen to his lungs and may be do an X-ray of chest to check for pneumonia. If pneumonia is possible antibiotics are needed. You can use cough medications found OTC such much next, guaifenezine to ease the secretions. Use Advil or Tylenol for fever and body aches. Humidify the air of room and near e steamy sink to make the secretions loose and easily taken out. Use decongestants such pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine . Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.