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Suggest Cure For A Respiratory Problem

Hello,
I have a respiratory problem, I have a "cold" since 3 days now, no temperature, just dry cough and lack of energy, my nose is flowing.
I took paracetamol one for 6 hours than since today i started to take 2 for 6 hours but not a change. I also took vitamin C 1000mg effervescent but I stopped since it was giving me headache . I am also Hiv positive but I am in a country where I cannot get specialized help so I was wondering if it is ok to take antibiotics and which ? thank you
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more likely.
So take following drugs.
1. Azithromycin 500mg once a day after breakfast for 5 days.
2. Levocetrizine 5mg twice daily after food for 5 days.
Along with drugs, also drink plenty of water, do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
You will mostly improve with all these in 5 days.
If not improving then consult your doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Cure For A Respiratory Problem

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more likely. So take following drugs. 1. Azithromycin 500mg once a day after breakfast for 5 days. 2. Levocetrizine 5mg twice daily after food for 5 days. Along with drugs, also drink plenty of water, do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. You will mostly improve with all these in 5 days. If not improving then consult your doctor. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.