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What Causes Fever Along With Chills And Headache?
Hi, i am a 60yr old female who has gotten 2 upper respiratory infections in the past 2 months. Both were treated w/z -pax. Now I am sick with the flu.I have a fever w/chills from 99.6 - 102, deep cough w/green phelgm, headache, &nausea. Dr gave me Tamiflu. Could this be start of pnuemonia?
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
Hello,
Green phlegm is a sign of bacterial infection. Antibiotic therapy will be required. I would suggest antibiotics like Co-amoxiclav thrice daily for seven days or more according to severity. If dyspnea is there, then pneumonia should be ruled out by taking an x-ray.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nishad BN
Green phlegm is a sign of bacterial infection. Antibiotic therapy will be required. I would suggest antibiotics like Co-amoxiclav thrice daily for seven days or more according to severity. If dyspnea is there, then pneumonia should be ruled out by taking an x-ray.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nishad BN
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