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Suffer From Cold And Get Throat Infection. Suggest House Old Medicine?
Question: Hi,
I have been in the USA since this Monday evening. While on the flight to the USA, I started getting indications that I was about to get a throat infection (maybe i had drank some cold water). On top of this, I am suffering from cold since the last 10-15 days (sneezing and blocked nose in Bangalore)
The cough got severe yesterday and I let out a lot of phlegm yesterday night (at least 15 times). The cough is marginally better now. I dont yet want to consult a physicianm in the USA unless urgent. Is there any other household medication (except gargling..which I keep doing) that will benefit me?
I have been in the USA since this Monday evening. While on the flight to the USA, I started getting indications that I was about to get a throat infection (maybe i had drank some cold water). On top of this, I am suffering from cold since the last 10-15 days (sneezing and blocked nose in Bangalore)
The cough got severe yesterday and I let out a lot of phlegm yesterday night (at least 15 times). The cough is marginally better now. I dont yet want to consult a physicianm in the USA unless urgent. Is there any other household medication (except gargling..which I keep doing) that will benefit me?
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Gargling with CHLORHEXIDIN solution is a best remedy. If you are done with gargling, taking a pinch of turmeric with a glass of milk would be beneficial.
Steam inhalations with eucalyptus in it is another best remedy.
If the symptoms are worst, do take a dose of Benadryl which can alleviate the symptoms in no time.
Hope, I answered your query.
Please let me know if there are any other concerns.
Regards,
Thanks for your query.
Gargling with CHLORHEXIDIN solution is a best remedy. If you are done with gargling, taking a pinch of turmeric with a glass of milk would be beneficial.
Steam inhalations with eucalyptus in it is another best remedy.
If the symptoms are worst, do take a dose of Benadryl which can alleviate the symptoms in no time.
Hope, I answered your query.
Please let me know if there are any other concerns.
Regards,
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