I have an upper respiratory virus, it feels different to past viruses I have had. I can feel my body reacting inside to the bug, its like a hot prickly sensation - a bit like tingles. I have this sensation in my head and chest. It happens in my chest and then I cough uncontrollaby to get the mucus up. Is this normal?? I also have really sore eyelids, upper and lower and a sore tongue. My doctor prescribed antibiotics I am worried that I shouldnt be taking them because this is a virus, can they harm me?I am 44, female, 5ft 3
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. You are right dear, there is no need to take the antibiotics for this viral infection. But antibiotics is necessary to prevent the secondary infection that occurs because of the viral infections. So you can take the antibiotics. Leave the fear that this virus can harm you. Because most of the viral infections are self limited and will be cured in some times. Please do respiratory exercise like inhaling and exhaling rapidly, breathe through one nose etc. This will help remove organisms from the system. You can take the paracetamol as and when required. This will control pain, fever and pricking sensations in the body. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious diseases specialist, ChatDoctor.