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How Can Cough Along With Chills And Body Ache Be Treated?
good morning Doctor i have had a cough now for 3 days. (Uncontrollable and very deep) My chest is very sore from coughing. I have had chills, achyness and sweating. I am trying to keep covered by a blanket. I have an antibiotic but am not sure if I should take it My Doctor is unreachable due to her assistance accent I cannot tell what number to call. I feel achy now and sore. I have no appetite, my friend tells me I am warm. I have been sleeping for about an hour at a time and waking up to cough...
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Hello,
It could be an upper respiratory tract infection. Start a short course of antibiotics preferably amoxicillin. You can also take expectorant cough syrups also.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be an upper respiratory tract infection. Start a short course of antibiotics preferably amoxicillin. You can also take expectorant cough syrups also.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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