What Causes Fever, Cough, Vomiting And Shortness Of Breath?

Posted on Sun, 7 Sep 2014

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Question : I have been sick for about three weeks on and off. I started with a fever and cough, then just a terrible cough and then coughing and vomiting. I felt better all week but just now I have thrown up again. When I throw up I cannot breathe and it is so terrible. I went to Urgent Care a week ago, and wasn't given a diagnosis, just prescribed antibiotics and antihistamine cough pills. I feel like I shouldn't still be sick!

Answered by Dr. Praveen G (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Require investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Healthcare Magic

I have gone through your history and understand your concern. You requires lab investigations like CBC, Sputum examination, absolute eosinophil count and a Chest X-ray.

This will help us to make proper diagnosis for further treatment. Someof the viral infections and allergic manifestation can persist for longer duration of time.

For the present symptoms continue antihistamines and mucinex which will help to control the symptoms.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Praveen G (14 minutes later)

How would I know if I have whooping cough? I think that might be what i have.

Answered by Dr. Praveen G (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Lab tests

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome back

If you want to know whether you are having whooping cough you need to undergo throat swab culture for whooping cough bacilli.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju