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Suggest Remedy For Sharp Apin In The Chest Due To Incessant Coughing

i woke up on the 1st with a fever that lasted 3 days and was sneezing til 2 days ago. since the day the fever started ive been coughing nonstop and all day today each time i cough i get a sharp stabbing pain in the back/side right under my ribs and also have a dull pain in the same area when i breathe in deep. What is wrong and what can i do to help?
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Fever, constant cough and chest pain are more suggestive of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) (pneumonia).
So better to first get done chest x ray.
If chest x ray is showing pneumonia then you will need antibiotics, antihistamine and paracetamol.
If chest x ray is normal then only antihistamine and paracetamol are needed.
Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Sharp Apin In The Chest Due To Incessant Coughing

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Fever, constant cough and chest pain are more suggestive of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) (pneumonia). So better to first get done chest x ray. If chest x ray is showing pneumonia then you will need antibiotics, antihistamine and paracetamol. If chest x ray is normal then only antihistamine and paracetamol are needed. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.