<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.You know how it gets with everyone running to the doc for a fix. I would like to know if I am sick enough to help. Can a visit to the doc fix me? I started with a fever and aches and sneezing on Saturday. Sunday more of the same only a sore throat and a cough, Monday it started to hurt to cough in my ribs and throat, my ears hurt when I swallow. I cant talk without coughing. I dont want to eat. I have been drinking lots so I dont cough. My nose is runny. When I climb the stairs I have to lay down and catch my breath. I have been taking tylenol or ibuprofen every 6 hours alternately. Any suggestions?  <response>: Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor, the above complaints suggest that you got Viral upper respiratory tract infection.I suggest you to take tab paracetamol 500 mg three times a day and whenever required there on.Its also better to take tab levocetrizine 5 mg once at night for runny nose till symptoms subside... since it looks like viral no antibiotics required...get well soon... if any queries please feel free to ask... 