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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough, Sore Throat And Chest Pain In A Diabetic

Type 1 diabetic severe cough, expectorant green, started out 72 hrs ago with head & sinus pain, runny nose, then bad sore throat, then heavy painful chest. Now cough... Treated with NyQuil at first sign of sore throat, but now Mucinex DM & Sudafed sinus. Symptoms seem a little better. Should I treat with Antibiotics. Have not had flu shot yet
Sat, 31 Oct 2015
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Production og greenish sputum indicates infection usually with bacteria. In diabetics Fever may not be present until late stages of illness.I personally feel to undergo Complete Haemogram, sputum examination, and chest x ray.I also advise to start antibiotics after consulting with physician
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough, Sore Throat And Chest Pain In A Diabetic

Production og greenish sputum indicates infection usually with bacteria. In diabetics Fever may not be present until late stages of illness.I personally feel to undergo Complete Haemogram, sputum examination, and chest x ray.I also advise to start antibiotics after consulting with physician