What is the treatment for influenza?
Patient: I am getting over a bad case of flu. Have bad cough still have a feeling of pop rocks in throat after a prolonged coughing episode. Will this reolve on own or should I go and see Dr. Again. I was not on any rx for this illness. Do I need an antibiotic? Doctor: HelloWelcome to Healthcare MagicAs you are having cough and  other constitutional symptoms which are in favor of flu like symptoms. Most of the flu are self limiting snd it will resolve by itself.If the symptoms are not improving I would suggest you to follow1. Drink hot water2. Salt water gargling3. NSAIDs like Ibuprofen4. Oral antibiotics like Tab Bactoclav.5. oral antihistamine. Thank you.