How to heal cold,sneezing,runny nose and lousiness with recent history of hospitalisation with flu/pneumonia/COPD?
Patient: i was recently discharged from the hospital with flu/pneumonia/COPD.  I have been home for about 1 wk.  2 days ago i acquired a cold which my physican put me back on antibiotics.  Never have been able to produce any mucus even in the hospital.  Have been using a nebulizer since discharged 4 times a day and started this really painful cough today.  Still have sneezing,runny nose,and just feel lousy.  What should I do at this point?  I only received my antibiotic late yesterday even though I called my doctor early yesterday.  Could I have the flu or pneumonia again or is this just a cold which is what my doctor suspected.  never mind I'll just call the doctor.  What a lousy thing to do to someone who is scared and really feeling BAD! Doctor: It may be simple viral with allergy.  Take levocetrizine analgesic and vit C. Take temperature. Can take cough sedative and nasal drop.  If symptom still persist then consult physician.