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What Causes Persistent Cold Even After Taking Medication?
my son is in college - he has been sick with a cold for over two weeks. he has taken alot of over the counter meds and was seen a week ago on campus and they gave him sudafed. He called today and says he is feeling worse. not sure what I should do ....he comes home in 2 days for break - should i wait or do something now??
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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If he is feeling a lot worse then he should re visit the on campus doctor for review.
Since his symptoms have been ongoing for over 2 weeks it is possible that he has the flu or there is a bacterial element to his infection that may require antibiotics.
He should continue to drink fluids and rest along with any additional treatment given.
I hope this helps
If he is feeling a lot worse then he should re visit the on campus doctor for review.
Since his symptoms have been ongoing for over 2 weeks it is possible that he has the flu or there is a bacterial element to his infection that may require antibiotics.
He should continue to drink fluids and rest along with any additional treatment given.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Hi,
common cold is mostly allergic/ viral in origin.simple cold usually responds to anti allergic /decongestant combination within 5-7 days,
* cold remaining after that needs investigations & consultation of an ENT specialist. CBC to determine extent of allergy & secondary infection by bacteria.
* Management usually consists of-
- Preventing exposure to allergens/ anti allergic drugs to break allergy cycle.
-Antibiotics ( Althrocin/ doxycyclin ) in case it has spread to sinuses( head ache), the nasal discharge is yellow/thick'
- Steam inhalation helps.
Thanks.
common cold is mostly allergic/ viral in origin.simple cold usually responds to anti allergic /decongestant combination within 5-7 days,
* cold remaining after that needs investigations & consultation of an ENT specialist. CBC to determine extent of allergy & secondary infection by bacteria.
* Management usually consists of-
- Preventing exposure to allergens/ anti allergic drugs to break allergy cycle.
-Antibiotics ( Althrocin/ doxycyclin ) in case it has spread to sinuses( head ache), the nasal discharge is yellow/thick'
- Steam inhalation helps.
Thanks.
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