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What Could Sore Throat, Cough And Runny Nose With Heavy Chest Indicate?
Hi, I have today woken with a soar throat, cough and a runny nose. I have also been suffering from a heavy chest feeling for a while. Initially i thought it was the dust in my house as we are building an extention but now think it maybe illness? any adice?
Wed, 7 May 2014
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It is possible that you may have a upper respiratory tract infection (common cold).These are usually viral.
This presents with the symptoms that you are describing.
You can consider the use of a decongestant and anti histamine to help to relieve the symptoms. If the coughing is severe then an cough suppressant would be needed.
These medications would be available over the counter.
I hope this helps
It is possible that you may have a upper respiratory tract infection (common cold).These are usually viral.
This presents with the symptoms that you are describing.
You can consider the use of a decongestant and anti histamine to help to relieve the symptoms. If the coughing is severe then an cough suppressant would be needed.
These medications would be available over the counter.
I hope this helps
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