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Treatment For Cold, Cough And Breathing Difficulty

I have a cold now which it has been about a week now started up aching all over then could not breath all stuffed up then coughing to a point that I would be up all nite coughing until I throw up, Now I have lost my voiceand it has been four days now what should I do.
Mon, 22 May 2017
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Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* According to your narration , it is respiratory tract infection with lung
congestion giving rise to above mentioned symptoms .
* Highly recommended to get physical examination by the Physician to get
early better recovery , till then you should
- maintain hydration with plenty of liquids
- avoid chilled items, beverages , excess oily / spicy / sugars / sweeteners
- gargles with salted lukewarm water & peppermint oil 3-4 times / day
- avoid smoking/alcohol
- prefer semi reclining position while resting
- avoid exposure to excess cold / air of coolers / air conditioners
- deep breathing exercises daily for 30 minutes
- need of systemic antibiotics , decongestants , bronchodilator has to be
evaluated by your doctor along with need of any laboratory or chest x-ray
Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for any further asssitance.
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving us an opportunity to assist
Wishing you fine recovery from the same.
Regards dear take care .
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Treatment For Cold, Cough And Breathing Difficulty

Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly . * According to your narration , it is respiratory tract infection with lung congestion giving rise to above mentioned symptoms . * Highly recommended to get physical examination by the Physician to get early better recovery , till then you should - maintain hydration with plenty of liquids - avoid chilled items, beverages , excess oily / spicy / sugars / sweeteners - gargles with salted lukewarm water & peppermint oil 3-4 times / day - avoid smoking/alcohol - prefer semi reclining position while resting - avoid exposure to excess cold / air of coolers / air conditioners - deep breathing exercises daily for 30 minutes - need of systemic antibiotics , decongestants , bronchodilator has to be evaluated by your doctor along with need of any laboratory or chest x-ray Hope this clears your query . Welcome for any further asssitance. Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving us an opportunity to assist Wishing you fine recovery from the same. Regards dear take care .