... I have severe throat congestion and its affecting my breathing. Is there any thing I can do at home that would cure this or at least lessen it? ... (1 replies)
... Apparently i have "acute bronchitis", and a very very early stage of it so the only symptoms i have are in my throat. Its just extremely congested and swollen, im on antibiotics but thats about 2 more days before they kick in.
Does anyone know any simple remedies to clear congestion/throat swelling? (1 replies)
... chills, and called into work Monday. I have never had such a bad flu or cold that didn't just run its course. My throat was so sore I couldn't swallow and my congestion ended up moving into my head and plugging up my ear. All the while I still had to go to work. I went to the doctor, they looked at me and said it's viral. ... (0 replies)
... making your throat raw, but maybe not actually infected. ... (1 replies)
... Sounds like you had typical head cold symptoms (scratchy-sore throat, congestion, aches, chills without fever) and the getting better then getting worse before resolving is also common.
The rib pain may just be muscular and not related to your cold but if you have ANY trouble breathing or pain when breathing in (pleurisy) go to a doctor, at the ER, free clinic or wherever... (1 replies)
... Sometimes a couple drops of eucalyptus oil in a steaming mug of water or on a warm rag will help you breath easier. Don't drink it, just breathe it.
Honey is also a natural soother. Raw honey is best. (1 replies)
... The best advice I can think of is to see a doctor to make sure it's not something really serious. Although I have seldom done that myself, as I'm a bit of a risk taker. I usually wait for the symptoms to go away on their own.
I would get plenty of rest and drink plenty of liquids. (2 replies)
... I just had a cold for the past 5 days... it was going away until yesterday, when the congestion came back again a bit, and a fever was added. ... (2 replies)
... I have chest congestion and even after taking two different dosage of antibiotic , the congestion is still there. ... (0 replies)
... yesterday I talked to my mom on the phone and she was telling me how sick she was (sore throat, congestion, +++). then I had to go get my neice & pick her up from school cause she got in trouble & my mom sends my nephew out after her later that night (they both live with my mom). and he stays about an hour.
then i wake up this morning with a sore throat, congestion,... (4 replies)
... usually a sore throat, congestion, chills, fatigue, sometimes it starts with a cough and congestion (1 replies)
... Hi Ladies! I am so sorry you both have been sick. Just wanted to let you know I am right there with ya! I am on day 6. Spent all 6 of them in bed too. I am still not recovered but am hoping that I am improving.
Let me just say this flu/cold virus is WICKED! It lasts way longer than anything I have ever had. Even my husband who never gets sick had it a week. Mine has had... (9 replies)
... I have it today too. Muscle aches, the chills, low fever, sore throat,congestion...I am so miserable. My daughter came home from college with this a few days back...then my hubby had it over the weekend, and now I have it full force. I hope and pray this doesn't last long. I have already had too many colds since this past fall. I work in the elementary school and I think this... (3 replies)
... Oh my god, I have the same thing. I have nasal congestion and post nasal drip and I have bad breath, really really bad bad breath and so far nothing the doctors give me hase helped. ... (7 replies)
... Hi, This sounds similar to what happened to me at the beginning of the year. I had a wicked sore throat, swollen glands and earpain (referred pain from the throat - ears looked fine). Believe it or not, this lasted 3 months:dizzy: and I thought I was dying. :( Doc called it the "100 day virus" Antibiotics didn't work, nothing. I also was tested negative for strep and mono.... (2 replies)
... this is when mucus is drained down the back of the throat often as a result of increased mucus production and sinus congestion. ... (3 replies)
... throat congestion going on, like if you sort of...this is disgusting, but "snort" and then swallow to relieve it, but it's still there? ... (2 replies)
... I'm on my seventh day of what is most probably influenza, and I've had the following symptoms: high fever (now 38 degrees but was as high as 40 in the first days), cough, sore throat, congestion, chills and aches all over, red eyes, upset stomach. How long is this supposed to go on? Should it be getting better already?
I thought of calling the doctor if I'm not better by... (0 replies)
... respiratory infection. The choking and fever were still there, so I went back on Monday. He said he didn't see much congestion but prescribed amoxicillin. That night is when it got WORSE. ... (0 replies)
... r sinuses drain and it goes down the back of your throat. most people usually can't feel the dripping cause there aren't enough nerve endings in the back of your throat but many of the symptoms you describe sound like you're getting a drip that is causing congestion in your throat. ... (6 replies)
