Hello,
It's been more than a month now that I've been having a running nose and a strong cough. These past few days, I've been feeling tired and weak. My ears are also blocked and sometimes have a hard time hearing. What do you guys think about these symptoms? Someone told me it might be chronic cough but not too sure.. anyone have any ideas on what it might be. Thanks
P.S. I have no allergies.
Viruses(common cold) and bacterial infections cause the same symptoms. on the cellular level its all the same. There's something interfering with the cell's regulatory processes.
If you have a cold then you need to support your immune system with vitamin C. the cold will leave your body within 2-3 weeks.
If you still feel sick after 2-3 weeks, ask for an antibiotic. Take the whole course.
If you still feel sick after taking the full course of antibiotic, you may want to look into getting tested for infectious mononucleosis, std's, etc.
You may have developed sinusitis or an ear infection which would explain the tiredness and weakness. the cough can be cause by mucus draining down the back of the throat and irritating the lining of your bronchi. Go to your doc if you are still not better by tomorrow. He may prescribe an antibiotic to combat the infection. better safe than sorry.
It could be bronchitis.. have it checked.. I have your same symptoms but have not been to the docs yet… trying to wait it out….I know eventually it will go away on its own and I really don't want to take any antibiotics for it…
(Go to the doctor and ask him.) I think you are having a longlasting cold