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[|Human|] Hi Im a 17yr old and I have recently just started to have cold like symptoms and its the 3rd day I. And my cough has got progressively worse and I have put Vicks on my chest taken penicillin 500mg 2 in the morning and two at night, Im also vomiting and cant eat without bringing back up and I havent been able to sleep for 3 day since it has started and I dont know if its contagous I am a smoker I havent had a cigerette in 4 days as I have had this cold symptoms coming on I also have asthma and I am feeling like Im haveing an asthma attack ever 5 mins I also take an inhaler called symbicort and ventillin to help  me breathe I have taken 12 puffs every 15 minuets and still no releif I also have trouble sleeping I sleep proped up with pillows under my arms and Im teriably exaused im also feeling very week and have crackling noises when I breathe in and out and my nose is running like a tap and Im always gasping for air I have also recently had quince and still do a little bit as my toncillis have become swallen again and its making it difficult, I also have been on antibiotics for 3 months for my quince and its still sore  witch I dont think is helping with my cold like symptomsThanks
[|AI|]  HI, thanks for using Chat Doctor Penicillin is normally taken 500 mg every 6 to 8 hours, though the dose may vary slightly. This means that it is not likely that it has been used in the right way. The cold is contagious, it is spread by coughing, sneezing-any contact with cough or nasal secretions can result in spread. The Ventolin is your reliever medication and the one you should use if you are having an attack, the Symbicort would not help in an acute attack. Symbicort is a preventer, it used to prevent asthma attacks. If the attack is not resolving, you should be seen by your doctor as soon as possibleUsing a decongestant would help with the nasal symptoms hope this helps