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What Does Fever, Blocked Nose, Fatigue With Chesty Cough Mean?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...hi my boyfriend is 23 years old and since friday he has been sick, has a temperature, blocked nose, tiredness, bad chesty cough, has had the shivers and has a been sweating badly do you have any idea what it could be?
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query have fever, blocked nose, fatigue with chesty cough which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. You may have lung infection or bronchitis. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist and get it examined. Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and pulmonary function test done. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any thrombocytopenia and any hidden systemic pathology. Avoid taking cold beverages. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does Fever, Blocked Nose, Fatigue With Chesty Cough Mean?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query have fever, blocked nose, fatigue with chesty cough which is due to severe upper respiratory tract infection. You may have lung infection or bronchitis. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist and get it examined. Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and pulmonary function test done. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin or penicillin ) at least for 10 days along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. Go for complete blood count and platelet count to rule out any thrombocytopenia and any hidden systemic pathology. Avoid taking cold beverages. Do warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. Take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari