<s>[INST] Good evening. My son came home from UMaine Orono and caught a cold. He s had it for at least 3 weeks. Congestion (coughing up alot of phlegm), slight fever, hot/cold flashes,aches and pains etc. He s visited the campus health center 2 times. They gave him an inhaler and took x rays that showed congestion. He hasn t improved and it s been 2 almost 3 weeks. Thanks for any advice. [/INST] Hi, I admire your positive outlook and congratulate you for the attitude I guess you have cough, fever and chest congestion There are lots of pathological disorders associated with your problems However, let me give my opinion here. As per your symptoms' history is concerned you are already under treatment by your local doctor. And your history indicates you have an infection. So your doctor must have advised you an antibiotic if not ask them to add in IV line. Do a blood WBC, DC and ESR test. If possible do a blood culture to identify any specific bacteria present or not. Do check his sputum for pus cell and AFB. If required send to lab for Culture for tuberculosis because in every cough more than 3 weeks we recommend a sputum’RE/ME/Culture). You can take any cough preparation with bronco dilators to remove cough. Discuss with your doctor to add cough formula(terbutaline sulfate+bromine+ guaiphenesin+ammonium chloride)For this you need experts guidance by your treating Doctor. Hope this helps. </s>