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What Causes Chest Pain Along With Cough And Chest Congestion?
Question: My temperature is 97.2 and I have a lot of congestion in my head and chest. Some chest pain with cough. Feel like I'm running a fever but am not. What should I do until I can see a doctor?
Brief Answer:
you could use decongestants and paracetamol
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it seems that you are having a respiratory tract infection. Nasal congestion is a common complaint in such cases. Using decongestants will help you get a better sleep by reducing stuffiness. If the cough is exhausting and non-productive you can use the cough syrop.
You should check your temperature at least twice a day (morning and late in the evening) or after chills.
Paracetamol might help with pain and the malaise but it may also hide the fever, so its use is not adviced if the pain only mild. If you're having pleuritic pain (that is pain that gets worse with deep breaths and usually won't let you breath that deep) then you should contact your doctor right away.
I hope you've found my advice helpful!
If you'd like more information, please let me know.
Kind Regards!
you could use decongestants and paracetamol
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it seems that you are having a respiratory tract infection. Nasal congestion is a common complaint in such cases. Using decongestants will help you get a better sleep by reducing stuffiness. If the cough is exhausting and non-productive you can use the cough syrop.
You should check your temperature at least twice a day (morning and late in the evening) or after chills.
Paracetamol might help with pain and the malaise but it may also hide the fever, so its use is not adviced if the pain only mild. If you're having pleuritic pain (that is pain that gets worse with deep breaths and usually won't let you breath that deep) then you should contact your doctor right away.
I hope you've found my advice helpful!
If you'd like more information, please let me know.
Kind Regards!
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