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Suggest Treatment For Profuse Sweating And Sinus Congestion

i have had sinus congestion for 3 weeks tryed different otc meds nothing seems to stop the coughing and stuffy nose, night sweats, and general overall weakness, not much of an appetite but very thirsty.i have never had sinus issues in the past i am 52 year old male...any thoughts !!???
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
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Hi welcome to health care magic

Any cough with duration more than three week should be evaluated through chest x ray....

So your work up should be done with...
-Auscultation
-Chest x ray
-if needed PNS x ray
-Sputum examination
-CBC etc..

According to report further treatment can be given

You might have tuberculosis like pneumonia case as well.
It will be cleared from chest x ray

If chronic bronchitis revealed suitable full antibiotic given

Avoid excess spicy foods

More water
Vitamin C lozenges given

For congestion relief benadryl prescribed

Take care

Pulmonologist consultation advisable for examination

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Suggest Treatment For Profuse Sweating And Sinus Congestion

Hi welcome to health care magic Any cough with duration more than three week should be evaluated through chest x ray.... So your work up should be done with... -Auscultation -Chest x ray -if needed PNS x ray -Sputum examination -CBC etc.. According to report further treatment can be given You might have tuberculosis like pneumonia case as well. It will be cleared from chest x ray If chronic bronchitis revealed suitable full antibiotic given Avoid excess spicy foods More water Vitamin C lozenges given For congestion relief benadryl prescribed Take care Pulmonologist consultation advisable for examination