Question 1

i am suffering from common cold and feeling headache, dizzy, and sleepy. well of mild fever. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Cxr: You should see you dr for further evaluation
you may be suffering from walking pneumonia; you may need course of antibiotic.

Question 2

whats the diff. between flu or common cold virus.     i have dry throat, hoarse voice, an dizziness, fatigue, an slight headache, . weakness, ect. ?

Accepted Answer

Fever: is higher with influenza than it is with the common cold.  Other symptoms of flu include muscle aches and pains, shaking chills, cough, sometimes nausea, and a longer course than the common cold.  Most people can go about their daily activities with a common cold.  The flu usually knocks you down for at least a few days.

Question 3

can an upper respiratory infection cause dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Upper respiratory viral infection may affect the inner ear and cause vertigo or dizziness.

Question 4

i'mextremely tired and a little dizzy, i am on day four of what  is a cold no fever a little diarrrah yesterday. should i be worried is this common?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is normal. Make sure that you are not pregnant first. Keep yourself hydrated with Gatorade and soup. Don't drink alcohol. You will be fine.if your symptoms persist more than  10 days or so then go see your primary care physician.

Question 5

how too treat a common cold?

Accepted Answer

Rest, water, time: We don't have a quick fix for the cold yet.  Acetaminophen and other over the counter medications will help with the symptoms though.

Question 6

how to stop common cold relapse?

Accepted Answer

You can't: There's not much you can do to avoid colds unless you want to live in a cave or on a mountain top, away from all other people.  Getting a cold twice a year is just part of being human.

Question 7

common cold and vomotting feeling?

Accepted Answer

Sounds viral: Not much to go on, but i think this will pass.

Question 8

what should i take for a common cold?

Accepted Answer

OTC preparations: There are numerous over the counter preparations to counter congestion, pain, cough, fever and other symptoms of the common cold.  Try one of these after reading the label to see if that product addresses the symptoms you are experiencing.  Hope you feel better soon.

Question 9

why can't the common cold be treated?

Accepted Answer

Virus: The common cold is a virus, and it cannot be treated with antibiotics.  Those are only good for bacteria.  You can only treat the symptoms of a cold, but you mostly have to let it run its course.

Question 10

what is the duration of the common cold?

Accepted Answer

Varies : The common cold usually last 5-7 days, with symptoms ocassionally lasting 10-14 days. See your doctor if you don't see improvement, or if you note worsening.

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