i have had a cold for a week now and my nose is a little running but i have been coughing and spitting out the cold or mucus constanly and if i swallow it, it wont go down...i lost 10 pounds and get headches and get dizzy when i am standing up or walking
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor, Cough with sputum, cold,runny nose and headache with dizziness on standing or walking are mostly due to viral infections of upper respiratory tract (pharynx, sinus,larynx, epiglottis, bronchi) and should be given some medical attention. However,sometimes it could be due to bacterial infection also but here in your case, it is highly unlikely. Your 10 pounds weight loss has no clinically significance, so there is no need to be worried about it. You should go for routine blood count and sputum examination and X-ray chest to rule out infective pathology of lungs and to be in a safer side. You will require antibiotics (quinolones or accolades) to prevent super infection with painkillers (paracetamol) and anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen), antihistamines (cetirizine) with other supportive treatment. Avoid cold water and cold products further, since doing so may cause further inflammation in throat. Nebulization and steam inhalation 2 to 3 times daily will also be helpful. With all above medication, you will start improving in 2 or 3 days and in case, if not then consult your local doctor or GP for further advise. Hope this helps.