learn more about flu and cold at dx medical centres
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When Should You See a Doctor for Flu or Cold?
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A runny nose, itchy throat, sneezing, and irritating cough obviously come with flu or cold. You can also expect some pains and aches, bitter mouth taste and a blocked nose. But when is the time to put down that hot steamy chicken soup and finally see a doctor? The first step to seeking professional medical advice comes from awareness.
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Take notice of your symptoms and see if they match any of the following patterns:
• Chest Pain and Breathing Problems• Your Fever Just Wouldn’t Get Better• You Can’t Retain Any Eatables or Fluids• Swallowing Hurts• You Cannot Seem To Get Rid Of Your Cough• Headache and Congestion Don’t Get Better• Concentration of Pain in One Area• Watchful Waiting
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Chest Pain and Breathing Problems
Your flu or cold shouldn’t be causing shortness of breath or chest pain. If it is, that means something serious may be cooking, like asthma, heart disease, or pneumonia.
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Your Fever Just Wouldn’t Get Better
Persistent fever may mean you have an infection that
requires attention. Typically, for an adult,
having a fever means the temperature of the body is
over 100.4o.
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You Can’t Retain Any Eatables or Fluids
Your body needs a good dose of fluids to function properly. If you cannot drink or eat anything without throwing up, you may need to see a doctor without delay to get your supply of fluids.
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Swallowing HurtsThough a sore throat may cause a little pain down there, severe and persistent pain may be a sign of an injury or infection that quickly needs to be addressed by a doctor.
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You Cannot Seem To Get Rid Of Your Cough
A continual cough is likely the result of PND (postnasal drip), i.e. mucus that travels from your nose and into your throat. Although it can be cured with antihistamines, it could be related to Gastro esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or asthma. A lasting cough may also an indicative of whooping cough, a condition that is widely common in many parts of the US.
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Headache and Congestion Don’t Get Better
Allergies and colds that block your nose with mucus may
result in a sinus infection. You should visit your doctor without
delay for further treatment if your cold medication fails to
give you relief.
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Concentration of Pain in One Area
When new or existing pain localizes to a single area, for example an ear, the chest, the sinuses, or the throat, it is high time you see a doctor.
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Watchful WaitingIn a majority of healthy people, cold or flu typically goes away in 5 to 8 days, though exhaustion can go on much longer. When you start experiencing the symptoms of influenza or cold, begin with home remedies, antibiotics or antiviral medicine within 48 hours of the start of symptoms. However, if the symptoms linger on, you can see the following health professionals without delay to treat the condition on time:•Internist•Family Physician•Pediatrician•Physician Assistant•Nurse Practitioner
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