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What Are The Suggestions For An Escalating Cough With Throat Pain?

I hate to ask but i rarly get sick & not sure what to do. I ve had an escalating cough since Saturday. I worked outside and overnight in the cold since. I lost voice, throat on fire, hacking cough non producing and feel like hell. Should I go w Chx soup & hot tea or start thinking ER?
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Hello

Please start thinking about meeting your doctor as it looks like that you are having a lung infection and which is worsening fast. YOu can try grren tea and steam inhalation but you must meet your doctor as you may need antibiotics for controlling the infection.

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What Are The Suggestions For An Escalating Cough With Throat Pain?

Hello Please start thinking about meeting your doctor as it looks like that you are having a lung infection and which is worsening fast. YOu can try grren tea and steam inhalation but you must meet your doctor as you may need antibiotics for controlling the infection. Thanks