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Yes, a sore throat, earache, and cough without a fever can last for weeks, often due to viral infections, Allergies, or irritants. Conditions like post-nasal drip or chronic sinusitis can also contribute to prolonged symptoms. If symptoms persist or worsen, it’s advisable to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
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You have had a mild sore throat sporadic loss in voice and a dry cough for 5 weeks what could this be?
maybe it could be laringitis, just with a common cough
Can you have swine flu without a cough or congestion?
You can have swine flu without fever. Fully 1/2 of people with swine flu have had no fever. I did not have a fever, but I ended up with acute pneumonia after only 24 hours. It went straight to my chest! Here's an article about having swine flu without a fever: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/13/health/13fever.html
Period of communicability of rheumatic fever?
Well, darling, the period of communicability for rheumatic fever is about 2-3 weeks after the onset of the illness. But let's be real, it's not like you can catch it from a sneeze or a handshake. It's more about the bacteria causing strep throat leading to rheumatic fever, so just wash your hands and cover your mouth when you cough, honey.
Should I get tested for HIV?
yes
Had a cough for 5 weeks have taken over the counter medication cough still there?
See a doctor, after 5 weeks you need to find out what's causing the cough.
Is scarlet fever preventable?
Scarlet fever iscausedby Gram Positive cocci,non motile,catalase negative,oxidase negative streptococcus pyogenes of Lancefield group A having beta haemolysis on Blood agar.The disease occur mainly in Human where it's usual habitat is Upper respiratory tract.The scarlet fever is also called as Septic sore throat,puerperal fever,rheumatic fever etc.Antibiotics are used to kill the bacteria that causes the throat infection. This is crucial to prevent rheumatic fever, a serious complication of strep throat and scarlet fever. With proper antibiotic treatment, the symptoms of scarlet fever should get better quickly. However, the rash can last for up to 2 - 3 weeks before it fully goes away.
Is a flu cough still contagious after 10 days?
The rule of thumb is that you will be contagious with influenza until you have gone a full 24 hours straight without any fever, when measured with a thermometer. If there is still fever, regardless of the length of the illness to that point, you should take precautions to avoid spreading the flu. Most symptoms of the flu are gone in 7 - 10 days, including the fever and sore throat, sneezes and malaise and fatigue, however, the cough is usually the last symptom to leave and might last even 2 weeks after the other symptoms have cleared. If yours is continuing beyond that time frame, or if you start having fevers again, you should have an exam by your health care professional to be sure you do not have a secondary bacterial infection or other cause of the cough besides the flu.
What should you do if you have had a sore throat for two weeks?
go get a throat culture
Is major sinus pain but no stuffy nose a symptom of Swine Flu?
Any of the cold or general flu symptoms can be a symptom of swine flu. It can be as mild as stuffy nose or serious enough to put you in bed for weeks. Generally speaking though, the swine flu is like any other flu, if not a little milder, you get a fever, a cough and a stuffy/runny nose and body aches and it comes on pretty quick. Sinus pain can follow a bout with a stuffy or runny nose. As always, if in doubt, check with your doctor.
Can an earache last for a period of time longer than 2 weeks?
Yes, it can. My current earache has lasted for 2.5 weeks so far! From what I've read on-line, though, this seems rare. Also, the infection has cleared up so my doctor doesn't expect it to last much longer.
What are the symtoms of mono?
Symptoms of Mono are lack of energy, loss of apetite, fever, severe soar throat, chills, and swollen lymph glands.
What are symptoms of mano?
Signs and symptoms of mononucleosis may include:FatigueWeaknessSore throat, perhaps a strep throat that doesn't get better with antibioticsFeverSwollen lymph nodes in your neck and armpitsSwollen tonsilsHeadacheSkin rashLoss of appetiteSoft, swollen spleenNight sweatsThe virus typically has an incubation period of four to eight weeks, although in young children this period may be shorter. Signs and symptoms such as fever and sore throat usually lessen within a couple of weeks, although fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes and a swollen spleen may last for a few weeks longer.
