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Suggest Treatment For Productive Cough, Weakness And Nose Congestion

Ive had flu like symptoms for 9 days. Started out with sinuses and went to stomach. I had chills , and low fever. Now I still have a productive cough. Still feel weak. Sinuses still conjested. Im 49 yrs. old and have never been sick this long before. I dont know if it is the flu or a virus.
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
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Hello welcome to the health care magic
. Usually viral upper respiratory tract infection resolve in five to six days.

As you have it since 9 days, it could be bacterial upper respiratory tract infection.

For that your Auscultation should be done.and if needed chest x ray done.

Antibiotic course can be prescribed like Levofloxacin 500 mg OD for five days.

Decongestant like levocetrizine 5 mg OD for five days can be prescribed to relieve congestion

Hope this will help you

Take care

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Suggest Treatment For Productive Cough, Weakness And Nose Congestion

Hello welcome to the health care magic . Usually viral upper respiratory tract infection resolve in five to six days. As you have it since 9 days, it could be bacterial upper respiratory tract infection. For that your Auscultation should be done.and if needed chest x ray done. Antibiotic course can be prescribed like Levofloxacin 500 mg OD for five days. Decongestant like levocetrizine 5 mg OD for five days can be prescribed to relieve congestion Hope this will help you Take care Consult physician or pulmonologoist for examination and discuss your case