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What Causes Flu Like Symptoms And Blood During Cough?
I have had flu like symptoms for a week along with a small amount of blood when I cough. I went to a doctor and my flu test, strep test and strep culture all came back negative. For the last two days it has been almost unbearable to get out of bed, I have the constant feeling that all of my bones are breaking and I have no idea what is causing the pain.
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you haveflu like symptoms and blood during cough which are pointing towards upper respiratory tract infection leading to common cold, which can be caused by bacterial or viral infection. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. Take cough expectorants. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food. For now do warm saline gargles and drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may order test like viral culture test, blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes. Doctor may prescribe anti bacterial amoxicillin or anti viral acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you haveflu like symptoms and blood during cough which are pointing towards upper respiratory tract infection leading to common cold, which can be caused by bacterial or viral infection. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. Take cough expectorants. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food. For now do warm saline gargles and drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may order test like viral culture test, blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes. Doctor may prescribe anti bacterial amoxicillin or anti viral acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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