Question 1

Hello yes i have a bad cough, headache and sore throat and body feels extremely tired. what can be causing this?

Accepted Answer

These symptoms are typical for influenza, especially if there is fever, but also for many other viruses -- maybe just a bad cold.  Pneumonia is possible. There's no way to know for sure without professional evaluation. Contact your doctor ASAP; treatment can be given to speed recovery from flu, or an antibiotic may be recommended if it's bronchitis or pneumonia. Good luck.

Question 2

I have had a bad cough and a sore throat for about 4 days now and it keeps getting worse. my ears now hurt and it hurts to breathe ?

Accepted Answer

a TRACHEITIS/BRONCHITIS and antibiotics may be indicated. Seek out some medical attention....

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 3

I have a bad cough sore throat and blocked nose and when i cough i gag what's wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to accurately diagnose you over the internet but this may be due to excessive secretions in the back of the throat or dripping down from the nose and sinuses so that when you cough you cannot clear it all effectively and it chokes you slightly.

Question 4

I had a bad cough and sore throat sunday i had surgery 11/10/14 in now the cough is worse throat is worse chest hurting upper back is hurting ?

Accepted Answer

With recent surgery history now having cough, it should be wise to come see your doctor again. We don't know your medical history especially history of your recent surgery so we cannot give you good advice. Talk to your doctor who know more about you and what risks if any from your recent illness that might relate to your current cough and sore throat.

Question 5

I've had a bad cough and sore throat for about 9 days i'm getting back, chest and belly pains headaches and dizziness spells. what could it be/advice?

Accepted Answer

can cause you to have these pains because these muscles are involved when you cough hard. Since you are a smoker, it is difficult for you to clear infections from simple viruses that can cause colds or upper respiratory infections so you are prone to bronchitis which sounds like what you have. You should see a doctor to get evaluated/treated with meds that will control your cough. And quit smoking

Question 6

I have a bad cough, sore throat, stuffy nose that started 2 days ago. going on vacation in 2 days. should i be well by then?

Accepted Answer

The rule on most upper respiratory infections is two weeks with treatment, 14 days without. Hope it's a long vacation.

Question 7

I have a sore throat and my lower back hurts and i also have a bad cough?

Accepted Answer

Hard coughing fits can cause the muscles of the back and abdomen to become sore. Combined with sore throat may be start of upper respiratory infection. Drink plenty of water, hot tea/honey for cough and heating pad for back. Most viral infections will worsen by day 3 and improve by day 5. Avoid unnecessary antibiotics as they only help in bacterial infections. If rapidly worsen see MD

Question 8

Is cipro (ciprofloxacin) good for bad sore throat this sore throat started 2 days ago and now i have a bad cough and it burns when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) types of antibiotics are usually for infections of the lower respiratory tract, less for bacterial pharyngitis. If it doesn't give improvement within 48 hours of starting, it may not be effective for your infection.

Question 9

Hello doctor i have a bad cough all night and day long with a sore throat and body achy with a fever of 101.5 everything i've been taking at home for my cough and achyness is not helping is there anything you can call in for me that can help?

Accepted Answer

but perhaps one of the concierge doctors in Healthtap can help you or see your doctor for a Rx cough medicine.  You likely have a viral infection.

Question 10

I lost my voice on 4/9, on 4/11 i started a bad cough, starting 4/13 when i have a bad cough attack i get real bad sharp pains a i do have phlem, clear-white in color, sometimes at night it feels like my throat is closing up.  i don't have a sore throat.

Accepted Answer

It sounds like you have a viral infection which caused laryngitis(loss of voice because virus affected your voice box). Then it has moved into bronchitis, which is causing coughing attacks. Feeling of throat closing up and coughing fits could be from bronchospasm, which is due to narrowing and swelling of air ways. 
I recommend that you should see your physician for treatment. Bronchospasm is treated with albuterol. This medication helps relieve the spasm in the airways, helps the cough too. While this is being treated and it taking time to improve, cough can be suppressed with cough medication too in the mean time.  If symptoms are treated, that will give the body chance to rest and divert that energy to fight the infection too.

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Hello yes i have a bad cough, headache and sore throat and body feels extremely tired. what can be causing this?

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I have had a bad cough and a sore throat for about 4 days now and it keeps getting worse. my ears now hurt and it hurts to breathe ?

I have a bad cough sore throat and blocked nose and when i cough i gag what's wrong with me?

I had a bad cough and sore throat sunday i had surgery 11/10/14 in now the cough is worse throat is worse chest hurting upper back is hurting ?

I've had a bad cough and sore throat for about 9 days i'm getting back, chest and belly pains headaches and dizziness spells. what could it be/advice?

I have a bad cough, sore throat, stuffy nose that started 2 days ago. going on vacation in 2 days. should i be well by then?

I have a sore throat and my lower back hurts and i also have a bad cough?

Is cipro (ciprofloxacin) good for bad sore throat this sore throat started 2 days ago and now i have a bad cough and it burns when i cough?

Hello doctor i have a bad cough all night and day long with a sore throat and body achy with a fever of 101.5 everything i've been taking at home for my cough and achyness is not helping is there anything you can call in for me that can help?

I lost my voice on 4/9, on 4/11 i started a bad cough, starting 4/13 when i have a bad cough attack i get real bad sharp pains a i do have phlem, clear-white in color, sometimes at night it feels like my throat is closing up. i don't have a sore throat.

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