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Tight chest , sore throat, sore ears and feel very conjested. what is this from ?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

URI (common cold): Most likely, you're reporting symptoms of an upper respiratory illness (uri), otherwise known as the common cold, which will not respond to antibiotics. In other words, whether you take antibiotics or not, your illness will last same amount of time. However, if you feel short of breath eg tight chest, go see your doc as you may also have bronchospasm or reactive airway & need albuterol or similar.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

? viral infection?: This could be a viral infection. If breathing becomes too difficult or temp is 104 or > please seek medical eval. Tips: sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup. Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth.

Answered 9/12/2013

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