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Feeling Of Flu Since Days, No Relief With Lemsip. Help?
I feel as if I have the Flu, I've been like this for over a week and not getting much better. It started with a sore throught which quickly developed into a temperature, coughing, sneezing, aching in my limbs, burning eyes, tight chest. I've been taking lemsip max capules to little effect. The wheezing keeps me awake at night. During the night I have to change my pajamas several times because they are soaking wet with sweat.
I'm 68, fairly fit, 6ft 3" normally take lots of excersize.
John Mitton - Leicester
I'm 68, fairly fit, 6ft 3" normally take lots of excersize.
John Mitton - Leicester
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Thu, 13 Jun 2013
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Hello and welcome to the health care magic forum,
generally speaking, flu s are caused by viruses and are treated mainly with drugs that control symptoms. The drug should normally contain products the reduce fever, reduce degree of inflammation and control pain. Anti histaminic components are genrally responsible to reduce obstruction. The wheezing you experiencing needs further examination for this can be linked to asthma.
An additional bacterial infection is a possibility when symptoms are not cleared. the drug you used is appropriate, and if you are still this sick, your doctor might need to examine you again to check for a bacterial infection or asthma.
I think you should see you family doctor.
Be well,
Dr Njong
generally speaking, flu s are caused by viruses and are treated mainly with drugs that control symptoms. The drug should normally contain products the reduce fever, reduce degree of inflammation and control pain. Anti histaminic components are genrally responsible to reduce obstruction. The wheezing you experiencing needs further examination for this can be linked to asthma.
An additional bacterial infection is a possibility when symptoms are not cleared. the drug you used is appropriate, and if you are still this sick, your doctor might need to examine you again to check for a bacterial infection or asthma.
I think you should see you family doctor.
Be well,
Dr Njong
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