What Causes Fever, Tickling Sensation In The Throat And Prolonged Coughing Spells?

Posted on Wed, 14 Mar 2018

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Question : have 102 temp, tickles below XXXXXXX apple which gives me prolonged coughing spells

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Flu.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It seems that you have caught the flu, so I would recommend that you continue on Tylenol alternating with ibuprofen 200 mg every four hours to reduce fever. Also, you should add dextromethorphan and an antihistaminic as citrizine to relieve a cough. Try to be adequately hydrated with plenty of warm fluids. if the fever continues more than three days then this is probably a bacterial infection that will require a prescribing for an antibiotic.

I hope you find this helpful.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng