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What Causes Severe Cold With Mucus, Nose Blockage And Chest Rattling?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Question: I have problem with what I tinnk is a head cod, but this is going on for a few daya. there is a lot of pheln and
nose blowing,chest ratteling etc. Can't put my finger on it. What is it and what can I do. Thank you. My Email is YYYYYY.net
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Advises and signs to worry about when you should consider seeing a doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.

The most important and first thing I would recommend is drinking plenty of fluids, hot teas, be warm.
Also, you can use symptomatic medicines to help you feel better. For example Ibuprofen/acetaminophen for aches, acetylcisteine or carbocysteine to help soften the secretions and relieve the cough.

If you have more then 5 days in this situation and you have fever or/and shortness of breath, I would recommend seeing a local doctor who can examine your chest and consider the possibility of an antibiotic.
If your main concern is blocked nose, with yellow secretions and headache especially while touching your sinuses, you may have a sinusitis and again may need an antibiotic. So this is is sign that would make you consider seeing a local doctor.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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What Causes Severe Cold With Mucus, Nose Blockage And Chest Rattling?

Brief Answer: Advises and signs to worry about when you should consider seeing a doctor Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HCM to post your health query. The most important and first thing I would recommend is drinking plenty of fluids, hot teas, be warm. Also, you can use symptomatic medicines to help you feel better. For example Ibuprofen/acetaminophen for aches, acetylcisteine or carbocysteine to help soften the secretions and relieve the cough. If you have more then 5 days in this situation and you have fever or/and shortness of breath, I would recommend seeing a local doctor who can examine your chest and consider the possibility of an antibiotic. If your main concern is blocked nose, with yellow secretions and headache especially while touching your sinuses, you may have a sinusitis and again may need an antibiotic. So this is is sign that would make you consider seeing a local doctor. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer. Regards, Dr. Papaqako