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Bacterial flu

2023-11-19 08:19:05
I live abroad and was visiting India for Diwali. I got the viral in India and, again, before leaving, fell sick. I had runny nose, itchy eyes, body aches, and general fatigue. Now, since I have been back from India for a week, I have been on antibiotics (Enhancin 625mg) for 4 days. Some improvement for sure, but still, the head feels heavy, feeling tired, and the cough hasnt gone. Can anyone advise if a bacterial flu needs more time to heal? I am a very physically active person but unable to resume my usual fitness activities yet.
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Better to get a blood work up done . Certain Viral infection takes around 2 weeks to 3 weeks . Eventually you should feel better if there is no re infection

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consult a pulmonologist with detailed history

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May be post viral.it is better to consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.

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Yes ,as per ur description this is most likely Post viral Sequelae and it can take as long as 2 months to totally resolve.take steam Inhalation,over the counter antihistamine and increase fluid intake,it should be getting better soon

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first discuss with a pulmonologist with a detailed history and rule out the actual cause

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