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Cold, Flu, Coughing With Phlegm, Headaches, Shortness Of Breath. Treatment Options?

I am getting over a cold with flu like symptoms. I feel well ok its just that I cant stop coughing and when i cough.. I cough up phlegm and it makes my head hurt so badly, I have such a massive headache. I have also shortness of breath . What can I do to feel better.. I havent felt the same in about a week. I am a 29 year old black male. I do smoke. I haven t smoked since I have been sick. I have been drinking water, gatorade and orange juice.
posted on Sun, 18 Mar 2012
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Hi,Welcome to HCM,
Go for antibiotic like Azithrocin 500mg once a day for 3 days.
Take decongestant and analgesic medicine.
Avoid cold drinks and junk food.
Ok and bye.
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Cold, Flu, Coughing With Phlegm, Headaches, Shortness Of Breath. Treatment Options?

Hi,Welcome to HCM, Go for antibiotic like Azithrocin 500mg once a day for 3 days. Take decongestant and analgesic medicine. Avoid cold drinks and junk food. Ok and bye.