Flu Question -- I'm wondering about taking Tylenol? Medical Please?

Question

I started out with a sore throat and congestion. Then came the headache and coughing. Whenever I cough, my head really, really hurts. My eyes hurt and burn. I was up round the clock every 4 hours using inhalers. (taking Albuterol, Flovent, Flomax) for asthma. I'm now on the 3rd day of Azithromycin, generic for Zithromax. I have one more day. I don't see much change...still wheezing. I'm wondering about taking Tylenol for the headache pain? I had the flu shot, but must have missed it on this one.. I'm really struggling with being so sick. Any suggestions?

All your answers were helpful. I paid a visit to the doctor and probably a good thing. Thank you for taking the time to answer. Thank you for the great soup receipe.

Answer 1

it takes a while to get over the flu. there is nothing you can take to clear it up. what you take only helps you tolerate the flu. go to the emergency room. get plenty of rest and drink fluids. good luck and a happy recovery.

Answer 2

Tylenol should be okay. You might want to go to the ER if you feel really bad.Calling your doctor couldn't hurt. Here is a recipe that is supposed to be good for colds (also chicken soup).

Garlic and Herb Pasta

(This serves 2 really hungry people but can be spread out to 4 people if you serve it with a salad or something.)

 24 cloves of garlic, peeled (This is a really boring job but it's so very worth it.)
 2 T olive oil
 1 1/2 cup veggie broth or water
 a couple of Roma tomatoes and a little onion, maybe some red pepper
 ~2 T dried basil
 tarragon, oregano, pepper to taste (the more the better, usually 2 t tarragon is perfect)
 Whatever pasta floats your boat (I like penne or mostaciolli)

Sautee the garlic cloves (still whole) in the olive oil for 3 minutes, stirring frequently and being VERY careful not to burn them. If you do, throw em out and start over b/c burned garlic in this is REALLY gross. Add 1/2 c of the broth and turn the heat to low and let simmer for awhile, about 15 minutes or until the broth has evaporated mostly. [You should start the water for the pasta now.]

By this point, the garlic should be soft enough to crush with the back of a wooden spoon. Crush about 3/4 of them like this. Add the rest of the broth, the sliced up tomatoes, the chopped up onion, and the herbs.

I've actually never measured out the herbs I put in, so you should taste the broth and see how you like it. Wait a couple minutes for the tomatoes to shrivel up, add more pepper, and turn the heat off. Try not to drool into the broth. :)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/garlic_p.htm

Answer 3

that's risky to furnish a sprint one any medicine it is for individuals 12 or older. young infants metabolize drugs in a distinctive way than adults, so even 0.5 an aspirin could be too lots for a youthful infant. call a pediatrician to be sure what sort of medicine which you aspects to your infant.

Answer 4

Give your doctor a call and ask what is the best thing to deal with your headache that wont have a drug interaction with the other meds you are taking.