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What Causes Fever, Tickling Sensation In The Throat And Prolonged Coughing Spells?
Question: have 102 temp, tickles below XXXXXXX apple which gives me prolonged coughing spells
Brief Answer:
Flu.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It seems that you have caught the flu, so I would recommend that you continue on Tylenol alternating with ibuprofen 200 mg every four hours to reduce fever. Also, you should add dextromethorphan and an antihistaminic as citrizine to relieve a cough. Try to be adequately hydrated with plenty of warm fluids. if the fever continues more than three days then this is probably a bacterial infection that will require a prescribing for an antibiotic.
I hope you find this helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
Flu.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It seems that you have caught the flu, so I would recommend that you continue on Tylenol alternating with ibuprofen 200 mg every four hours to reduce fever. Also, you should add dextromethorphan and an antihistaminic as citrizine to relieve a cough. Try to be adequately hydrated with plenty of warm fluids. if the fever continues more than three days then this is probably a bacterial infection that will require a prescribing for an antibiotic.
I hope you find this helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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