I would have to guess that you have the flu or potentially a cold that may be developing into bronchitis if your chest hurts.....be careful if you find that you have trouble breathing and you feel that your chest is very heavy....I just got over bronchitis and it is not uncommon to develop it from a cold this time of year especially with the changes of weather and pollen allergens....
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon...see a doctor if you find that over the counter medication is not working for you....you might need an antibiotic like I did....
2006-09-28 13:10:08
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answered by Cute But Evil 5
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Have someone go buy you the following: Zinc lozenges ... take according to directions. Vitamin C ... take 2000 mg daily (up to 5000 mg daily). HONEY REAL lemon juice (in a jar, not necessarily by that name) diphenhydramine hydrochloride pills (generic Benadryl). Then, do the following ... Dress warmly and comfortably, but BE SURE your feet are 'covered and warm' ... take ACETOMINOPHEN (generic for Tylenol) every 12 hours, and take aspirin every 5-6 hours for your headache. If you have HIGH blood pressure, take the Coricidin HBP cold medicine for 'sore throat and congenstion' ... if you don't have high blood pressure, take any good 'cold pill' to relieve your symptoms of sore throat and runny nose (you may have to have them asked for at the pharmacy if you want a decongestant, but there are some sold OTC). Pour water into the largest pan you own, or the largest bowl and set that on the floor beside where you are sitting or lying down ... you don't need a humidifier, but you do need to add humidity to the air. If you have a fish tank, sit near that ... ANY WATER added will humidify the air adequately. NOTHING you can take or do will 'cure' your rhinovirus at this point. The zinc lozenges are best if take as soon as you feel the first symptoms, but they can be started ANYTIME. Zinc helps us 'heal faster' ... and the Vitamin C 'overdoses' will also help you heal a bit more quickly. Now for some 'odd items' ... Get PUFFED CHEETOS and nibble on them when your throat is really sore. I know that Cheetos seem 'counter-intuitive, but I've used them for many years, and they are the BEST THING for soothing a sore throat. There is 'salt' and 'cheese' on those things, and something in the 'cheese' helps the salt to 'cling' and when you eat that the cheese helps the salt to 'cling' to your throat and soothe it. Try it, it really does WORK. BEWARE ... there is a rhinovirus going around now that can last three weeks or LONGER. If possible, stay home and take care of yourself, because it's HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS and you don't want to spread it around ... that's better for both you and the population at large ... now write the list and send someone to the store and go back to bed ... or take a hot bath (I LOVE HOT BATHS) ...
2016-03-26 21:55:11
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answered by Anonymous
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I can not claim to be able to diagnosis you over the Internet. You seem to be describing the common cold. I have one as well as about 25 million Americans at one time. See the link below.
2006-09-28 12:16:56
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answered by david42 5
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It must be the flu or a darn bad case of a cold. I would definitely recommend see the doctor.
2006-09-28 12:18:18
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answered by taxlady613 2
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Flu or influenza. Have you heard of liqudfruta. (syrup with garlic mixture) It is very good to take. Go to pharmacy and get something for it. Stay indoors. have light food and plenty of warm drinks.
2006-09-28 12:15:19
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answered by shiningstar2808 3
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Probably the flu but if youre concerned call your doctor for more info or if you dont feel better soon call anyway
2006-09-28 12:25:48
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answered by Cassandra 1
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A touch of flu. Painkillers, plenty fluids and bedrest for a day or two will see you right.
2006-09-28 12:10:24
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answered by pompeii 4
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They are "Symptoms" and when you have symptoms of ill health you shouldn't waste time in here because we can't diagnose. Call the Physician and make an appointment because it sounds really bad.
2006-09-28 12:18:34
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answered by Anonymous
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Possibly the flu, Go to the doctor to be sure. Could be anything.
2006-09-28 12:15:18
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answered by Goldylocks 5
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common cold
2006-09-28 12:10:24
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answered by Amber S 1
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