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Suggest Treatment For Influenza Along With Nausea, Headaches And Dizziness

I am suffering from influenza or a like-virus. My temp hovers around 100 but is controlled by ibuprofen. In addition to nausea, headache, dizziness, chills and aches, I am unable to take deep breaths without chest tightness and pain, which triggers coughing attacks. My coughs are sometimes dry, sometimes productive. A sneeze is incredibly painful in my chest. I went to the doctor yesterday, and blood-oxygen and lungs seemed fine. Today my shallow breathing and related difficulties are worse. Could this be pneumonia?
posted on Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hello,
I had gone through your question and i can understand your concern.
According to the history provided by your side, i would suggest you few work ups to be done before starting any kind of treatment. Go for blood CBC, ESR, blood sugar, blood creatinine, ECG and chest x-ray. I would also like to know since how many days these symptoms are there and what is your age and weight. You can come back to me after all these reports and information, so i can guide you thoroughly.
Meanwhile you can take Paracetamol and cetrizine to get rid off fever and cold. As these are prescription medicines, you can consult a local physician and confirm the diagnosis. Please do work up all that i have mentioned as soon as possible and go to the physician.
Hope this will help you and feel free to ask any of your relevant queries directly to me anytime. Wish you a healthy life ahead.
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Suggest Treatment For Influenza Along With Nausea, Headaches And Dizziness

Hello, I had gone through your question and i can understand your concern. According to the history provided by your side, i would suggest you few work ups to be done before starting any kind of treatment. Go for blood CBC, ESR, blood sugar, blood creatinine, ECG and chest x-ray. I would also like to know since how many days these symptoms are there and what is your age and weight. You can come back to me after all these reports and information, so i can guide you thoroughly. Meanwhile you can take Paracetamol and cetrizine to get rid off fever and cold. As these are prescription medicines, you can consult a local physician and confirm the diagnosis. Please do work up all that i have mentioned as soon as possible and go to the physician. Hope this will help you and feel free to ask any of your relevant queries directly to me anytime. Wish you a healthy life ahead.