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What Is The Treatment For Recurring Viral Lung Infection And Low Grade Fever?
hi have been twice to my local Dr. I have been ill since February with viral illness also he called it a viral lung infection. Now I am experiencing sporadic low grade fever that is accompanied by upper to middle aches and soreness in my back. Whenever I experience the back symptoms a fever follows. I am experiencing the sweats, and also am extremely tired and sleep at least 10-11 hours a day. Is there any recommendation you can give me to get rid of this once and for all. Dr. did prescribe z-pac not much of a help, but did somewhat elevate symptoms. Thank you for any advice. Debra
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion, we should first rule of bronchitis In your case because recurrent viral infection can cause post infectious bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system.
2. PFT ( pulmonary function test ).
PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease.
And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug.
Also get done adult respiratory vaccination with influenza vaccine to prevent recurrent viral infection.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion, we should first rule of bronchitis In your case because recurrent viral infection can cause post infectious bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system.
2. PFT ( pulmonary function test ).
PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease.
And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug.
Also get done adult respiratory vaccination with influenza vaccine to prevent recurrent viral infection.
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