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I have been having flu, headache and tight chest since monday, i took medication. ginger and lemon but the headache is not going away, today i am having running nose, yersterday i was just sweating?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Covid or FLU: Could be Covid. Self isolate and take a test. Treatment includes Acetaminophen for Headache, sore throat. Decongestant for nasal congestion/runny nose. Rest and Lots of fluids will help too. The treatment for flu is the same.

Answered 12/14/2020

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