I'm really concerned because my cough hasn't improved since Tuesday, even though I've been taking Zecuf and levocet. Is there something else I should be doing, or could it be something more serious?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat infection. You may need continue taking medication as recovery may take up to a week. Steam inhalation is also beneficial Next Steps Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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I'm really worried because my oxygen level has been fluctuating between 88 and 90 for the past three days. I'm 52 years old and weigh 95 kg, and my blood test came back normal. However, my CRP level was 35 mgL on April 13 and then went down to 8.60 mgL by April 27. What should I do about this situation?

there might be chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,kindly refer to a pulmonologist

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I'm really worried because every morning when I wake up, I have this really bad cough. Sometimes there's even a little blood in it, and I feel like I might throw up. It only happens in the morning though. What could be causing this?

Morning cough with blood and occasional vomiting may indicate an underlying respiratory issue, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or tuberculosis; other possible causes include acid reflux, postnasal drip, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); consult a pulmonologist

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I'm struggling with a cough and cold, and now I can't sleep at night. I'm wheezing and finding it a bit hard to breathe, especially when trying to rest. I'm currently using a Duolin Inhaler, but it's not as effective as I hoped. Any advice on what else I might do, or should I be worried about the symptoms?

continue duolin inhaler. start steam inhalation

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