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Suggest Medication For Fever & Breathing Difficulties
Hi, yesterday I had a sore throat and light cough followed by fever and chills. When I woke up this morning felt a bit better but fever came back around 6pm and has not gone away plus I have a cough and chills. Now my breathing is getting shallow and my inhaler only relieves.what sho temporarily
Thu, 5 Nov 2015
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The fever can last a few days in a viral infection so it is not unusual that it is still present.
The sore throat and cough indicate that you probably have a upper respiratory tract infection (common cold).
Fluids, rest, paracetamol and cough and cold medications would help.
It can normally takes 1 to 2 weeks for resolution.
I hope this helps
The fever can last a few days in a viral infection so it is not unusual that it is still present.
The sore throat and cough indicate that you probably have a upper respiratory tract infection (common cold).
Fluids, rest, paracetamol and cough and cold medications would help.
It can normally takes 1 to 2 weeks for resolution.
I hope this helps
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