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What Causes Severe Cough, Shortness Of Breath And Stiffness In The Neck?

Hello, I ve had a nagging cough for about a week. I have slight shortness of breath. But this AM I woke up with a stiff neck on my right side, not that concerning, but now my right shin feels like I have a muscle spasm in it, it just feels weird to have both those things happen today. I have no fever and I take vitamins and supplements, but no prescription drugs YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 20 Dec 2018
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Hi,

Since you having shortness of breath, infection is spreading. The cough could have been due to viral or bacterial infection. Visit er, and get examined.

You should gargle with warm saline water or listerine water 2-3 times a day. Take antibiotic (doxycyline -100 mg twice daily for 5 days), acetaminophen, one SOS when required. Take medications always under a consultant.

Shortness of breath is due to developing acute bronchitis or pneumonia. You should get X-ray, CBC, sputum, swab & other investigations done at the earliest. Get treated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Cough, Shortness Of Breath And Stiffness In The Neck?

Hi, Since you having shortness of breath, infection is spreading. The cough could have been due to viral or bacterial infection. Visit er, and get examined. You should gargle with warm saline water or listerine water 2-3 times a day. Take antibiotic (doxycyline -100 mg twice daily for 5 days), acetaminophen, one SOS when required. Take medications always under a consultant. Shortness of breath is due to developing acute bronchitis or pneumonia. You should get X-ray, CBC, sputum, swab & other investigations done at the earliest. Get treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician