HELP HOW DO I CURE SORE THROAT & COUGH? DO I NEED ANTIBIOTICS?

[Anonymous]

I’ve been since 5 days now and first day I had fever then it was gone next day and itchy throat got worse so I cough wen my throat is itchy and my throat gets itchy wen I’m outside in cold air or with ac , fan. Then I got strong bad allergies then itchy nose so I got cured with benedryl. But the itchy cough continued & I went last night to emergency soon and waited 7 hours and never got seen so left angry. The people that arrived after me got seen fast & I never got called. I was at the very last one at the list & kept getting skipped through with the new people arriving. Today my cough got worse tonight I now feel pglem when I cough like in my chest area. I try hard surpress my cough by hiding under blankets. What the fuck do I have? Infection? Phuemonia? When I’m doing errands I don’t cough 24/7 but just randomly throughout the day the cough only gets worse wen it’s cold like at night in cold air. Hope u cure itchy throat? Tea honey doesn’t cure it. Just antibiotics will cure this? Also throughout the day feel pain in my throat prob inflamed n sick.

[dynamicyandere]

It depends on the source. If it’s a viral infection, you have to rely on your immune system to fight it off. In that case, you need to do whatever will best support your immune system. The number one things are getting lots and lots of rest, staying warm, and drinking lots of fluids—ideally something hot like caffeine-free tea.


If it’s a bacterial infection, then that will require antibiotics. It wouldn’t hurt to go get a test done to get a diagnosis so you know how to best handle this.


Basically: Viral infection—you’ll heal on your own. Bacterial infection—you’ll need antibiotics.

[Asker]

Y I only cough wen I’m nea Cold air? Is that infection? I cough cuz I’m itchy

[dynamicyandere]

If you experienced a fever and coughing and phlegm, yes you have an infection. The question is whether it’s viral or bacterial. There may be some smaller clinics run by physician assistants that may be able to help you with a diagnosis faster. For example, if I want to get diagnosed quickly, I book an appointment with ZoomCare and I’m usually able to be seen the same day or next day. I’ve had viral and bacterial infections before—not fun. But, with a diagnosis, you’ll get the guidance you need.

[Asker]

I had fever only on first day i was sick. One week it’s itchy throat n cough

[Asker]

I don’t think it’s phemonia as I was waiting 7 hours at emergency room? That must mean I have nothing serious?

[dynamicyandere]

Are you having any trouble breathing? Pneumonia would mean your lungs are being filled with fluid.

[Asker]

I breathe fine

[dynamicyandere]

Okay, then it’s likely not pneumonia. You may have a cold or flu or bronchitis or something. If you’re not getting better, it’ll be good to check if it’s bacterial or not.

[Asker]

Doctor said I have upper respiratory infection

[dynamicyandere]

I’m glad you got your diagnosis. Did they prescribe you antibiotics or just pain relief medication?

[Asker]

So I got allergic reaction to the antibiotic and cough medicine so I ended up in the hospital again and my throat closed I cudnt feel my tounge or mouth, it was all numb so scary.😓

[TransAm85]

Do u know wut helps? I buy it on Etsy though. Any kind of Elderberry syrup w/cinnamon, ginger, and honey. Some people add rosehip and star anise. I smoke and I have gotten bronchitis these past 2 winters and last winter I also got walking pneumonia. I never went to the ER. I bought this homemade Elderberry syrup from a lady in California. I was fine in 2 days. I was feeling a little sick last week again b/c the weather change here. 100 degrees drop to 60. The lady in Cali wasn't selling it, so a lady closer in Iowa. Look it up on Etsy. people sell the Elderberry syrup. It really helps! I never got COVID. Maybe I did, but I took that syrup and I'm fine.

[bubblegunnn]

Awe babe i hope u feel better soon 🥺
I always drink warm water in the morning tho
Or warm lemon honey with ginger, it always made me feel better..
In case dont put the lemon into hot water cuz the vitamin C will dissolve cuz vit C is water soluble, it will destroy vit C itself
So better to use warm water not really hot water
Or hot water then mix it w normal temperature water, and put the ingredients..
Dont forget to crush the ginger and squeeze the lemon into warm water ok

[bubblegunnn]

Also dont forget to always wearing ur mask and change the mask everyday.. change ur sheet too

[Asker]

But u don’t know what I have? Phuemonia? Infection? Virus?

[Asker]

Tea doesn’t cure my itchy cough y eveyone is saying to drink tea

[bubblegunnn]

Have u been to doctor yet?

[Asker]

U didn’t read? I waited 7 hours at the emergency room and never got seen by a doctor. I was angry and left. They kept helping the people that came after me and I was seriously left last and skipped over and over.

[Asker]

I assume what I have is not serious as they helped super sick people first and 7 hours passed and I’m still not seen?

[bubblegunnn]

I read. I meant after u went there, have u been to doctor again?

[Asker]

Today I’m going , any clue what u think I might have? I don’t want phuemonia it’s fatal 😥

[Asker]

I think phemonia is nonstop cough, I have cough throughout the day but not 24/7 each second, it just gets worse if I go out in cold air or at night

[_Aragorn]

You should look up the symptoms of pneumonia on the internet. It looks like upper airway infection.

[bubblegunnn]

U have same symptoms tho.. i have no clue fr but i hope its not and everything will be better soon dw and dont stress it will be gettin worse

[Asker]

@_Aragorn upper airway infection is phemonia?

[_Aragorn]

No, I mean what she tells sounds more like upper airway infection. Pneumonia is the lower airway infection.

[Asker]

@_Aragorn I don’t have symptoms of phemonia. Uppers infection is more of what I have

[_Aragorn]

The cause is generally viral infection. An antibiotic won't help in this case.

[Asker]

@_Aragorn what cured viral infection? I feel raspy in my chest now wen I cough

[_Aragorn]

Do you have problems breathing or shortness of breath?

[Asker]

@_Aragorn no

[_Aragorn]

Some suggestions:
- cold air / dry room --> try to change the humidity of the room (but be aware, too much humidity can cause the growth of fungus
- avoid other triggers of coughing
- acetylcysteine --> to help against sputum
- painkiller --> acetaminophen can help to pain and fever / NSAID can help against inflammation, pain and fever
- adequate rest and fluid intake
These are general information which can also be found on the internet.

[Asker]

@_Aragorn that doesn’t help I need medicine to stop this itchy throat cough!

[Asker]

I didn’t sleep all night as I was coughing nonstop

[_Aragorn]

What may help:
- nasal spray
- salt water gargles
(by the way, internet / Google can help you further with more information on this topic.)

[Asker]

@_Aragorn why do I cough only with cold air?

[Asker]

@_Aragorn Doctor said I have upper respiratory infection

[Carolus]

Take Benylin Wet Cough syrup for 3 days, keep hydrated and consume Vitamin C rich fruits. If it doesn’t help, replace the cough syrup with Augmentin 625mg.

[Asker]

Any idea what u think I might have? It’s not phemonia right? I’m scared of that it’s fatal. I cough less during the day it’s mostly at night in cold air

[Asker]

I have dry cough tho not wet?

[Carolus]

My bad, you didn’t mention“phlegm” buildup anywhere? Then go for dry variant.

[Asker]

I now have cough worse wen I cough I feel like raspy pglem feeling after cough like in chest or bottom of throat Area. U still didn’t say any thoughts what u think I might have? Don’t say phemonia I’m scared of that 😥😥

[Asker]

Also the medicine u mentioned it says it’s only from India. I don’t see rite aid or Walgreens has it?

[Carolus]

It could just be an inflammation due to allergies and cold or an infection. If an infection, it could be either bronchitis or pneumonia which can only be confirmed by a doctor and some tests. If it’s mild bronchitis, taking Augmentin will clear it within 5 days, if not, you will need to see a doctor for a change of antibiotics or a combination of if severe or pneumonia.

[Asker]

I don’t want phemonia I’m scared!

[Carolus]

Benylin is a brand made by Johnson and Johnson company, if not available in your country, get an alternative strong cough syrup available in your area.

[Carolus]

Don’t be scared, pneumonia is just like any other illness, all it requires is timely treatment.

[Asker]

Doctor had told me wen I was little it’s fatal. Very dangerous.

[Asker]

I think I have only upper infection that’s it. Not phemonia

[Carolus]

It’s only fatal on a late treatment or when misdiagnosed, tuberculosis is more deadly in respiratory infections since it also attack other parts of the body. But all in all, seek professional attention and you be well in no time.

[Asker]

Doctor said I have upper respiratory infection

[Anonymous]

Buy some zinc and gargle with warm salt water.

[Asker]

But what do I have? Infection? phemonia? Don’t I need antibiotics tea doesn’t cure my itchy cough. Tea is useless. I haven’t tried gargling with salt water tho

[Opinion Owner]

I say go to urgent care.

[Asker]

I’m scared they will do same as emergency room and not let the doctor see me! They will help the worse people that r super sick and not go by who came first

[Asker]

They kept skipping me at the ER

[Opinion Owner]

Doctors always see their patients at an urgent care, so I think your fear is unfounded.

[Asker]

The more n more people they called to go inside to get a bed to see the doctor they never said my name. 7 hours passed n I left even the nurse made scared face as she saw my name was super last on the list maybe it would be 15 hour wait time , I just kept getting skipped over n over by new people !

[Asker]

But I won’t be skipped at urgent care? What do u think I have any idea at all? Phenmonia? No right 😥

[Opinion Owner]

I'm not a doctor.

[Asker]

I know. But u have no assumption?

[Opinion Owner]

Sorry, no.

[Asker]

Doctor said I have upper respiratory infection

[Anonymous]

thats covid