I'm currently COVID positive. My fever has gone down, but I still have a cough. How much should I be gargling and steaming to help with this?

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with a cough and cold for over two weeks now. My GP advised me to check my blood, and it turns out my ESR is 30 and AEC is 480. He told me to take Diethylcarbamazine and Chlorphenaramine. Is it safe to take these medications along with my current thyroid medication, Atorvastatin, and Fefol? I'm just a bit nervous about mixing them all.

Yes,continue same treatment as advised by the physician.

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I'm dealing with a sore throat from a bacterial infection, and my doctor told me to take Azithromycin 500mg once a day for 3 days. I'm wondering if it's okay to take the first dose at night, or should I wait until tomorrow morning? And if I do take it tonight, when should I take the second one, tomorrow morning or tomorrow night?

-You can take the first dose at night. After that, take the second dose the following morning and continue once a day for the next two days as prescribed. Make sure to space the doses about 24 hours apart for best results.

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I'm trying to figure out if Bendex 400 is a one-time thing or if I need to take it for several days. Could you clarify how it should be used?

Its a single dose drug taken once in every 6 months

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