Suggest Treatment For Dizziness And Severe Weakness While Having Severe Hard Cough

Posted on Mon, 14 Aug 2023

Question: I started with a severe hard cough then severe weakness. MD put me on antibiotics and prednisone and cough syrup. Got better for a week the started w the hard cough. Xrays shows clear lungs and sinuses. Doc ordered more antibiotics and continues the prednisone. Am not coughing as hard now but feel weak and dizzy. Do not feel like moving much. Thanks for any suggestions.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably a viral infection, follow the advice below

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The most common cause of the cough is a viral infection like colds or the flu.

That is why antibiotics are not effective, because they work on infections caused by bacteria.

The weakness and dizziness that you are feeling now can be a side effect of the antibiotics. They can also be caused by the fact that your body is fighting an infection.

Some advice that I can give to you are:
-drink more water
-use a humidifier at home that will humidify the air
-try to rest so you will help the body fight the infection
-take vitamin supplements to help with the weakness
-continue taking the cough syrup

Hope my answer was helpful.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General and Family Physician

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