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Are Antibiotics Suggested For Headache And Dry Cough?

Hello, I m a male 36 I have been having bodyache, sinus pressure, headache and dry cough, and my throat is hurting for from the dry cough. i have taking Theraflu for 2 days and still I feel the same. I have been up for the last 24hrs and I don t know weather to take antibiotic and NyQuil.
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
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Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Your symptoms may be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. From the other hand the headache and sinus pressure may be related to sinus infection.

I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some tests:

- a sinus X ray study to exclude possible sinus infection
- some blood lab tests (complete blood count, inflammation tests)
- a sinus discharge bacterial culture to exclude possible bacterial infection.

If a bacterial infection is confirmed antibiotics should be started.

I would not recommend starting antibiotics without a medical consult and the above tests.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Aida
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Are Antibiotics Suggested For Headache And Dry Cough?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Your symptoms may be caused by a viral or bacterial infection. From the other hand the headache and sinus pressure may be related to sinus infection. I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical exam and some tests: - a sinus X ray study to exclude possible sinus infection - some blood lab tests (complete blood count, inflammation tests) - a sinus discharge bacterial culture to exclude possible bacterial infection. If a bacterial infection is confirmed antibiotics should be started. I would not recommend starting antibiotics without a medical consult and the above tests. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida