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What Causes Severe Cough,fever And Chest Congestion?

My husband has had a bad cough with congestion for a week and a half. He has a temp that goes up and down. At one point it was as high as102. Now it goes from 98 - 100. He rests and stays hydrated uses an over counter cough syrup but it persists. Any more he can do?
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

So sorry to hear about your problem and will try my level best to resolve it to the best of my knowledge..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Influenza commonly known as Flu and the symptoms of cough, congestion and fever seems to be due to it..
As it is a viral infection it will once the virus will complete its cycle in human body..
As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like:
-First of all start taking a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen as they will help in reducing fever and pains..
-Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution..
-Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine.
-Take cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan and cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin..
-Do steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room..
-Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
-Sip on warm water throughout the day..
-Suck throat lozenges and chew a Vitamin C pellet daily..
-Take sufficient rest and avoid exertion..

Consult a General Physician if not relieved..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

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What Causes Severe Cough,fever And Chest Congestion?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. So sorry to hear about your problem and will try my level best to resolve it to the best of my knowledge.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Influenza commonly known as Flu and the symptoms of cough, congestion and fever seems to be due to it.. As it is a viral infection it will once the virus will complete its cycle in human body.. As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like: -First of all start taking a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen as they will help in reducing fever and pains.. -Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution.. -Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine. -Take cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan and cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin.. -Do steam inhalations and use a humidifier in your room.. -Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. -Sip on warm water throughout the day.. -Suck throat lozenges and chew a Vitamin C pellet daily.. -Take sufficient rest and avoid exertion.. Consult a General Physician if not relieved.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.