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Suggest Remedies For Severe Cold And Cough
Question: Dear doctor
My name is XXXX I am 43 years old. Currently i am suffering from severe cold and cough. This occured due to sudden change in temperarure here in my city Baroda. I have problem of sinus as i was in open garden for a marriage reception day before yesterday. Due to less hair in my head i get this problem. I feel like coughing although no sputum comes out but my complete head is filled with cough. I keep blowing my nose and cough comes out. Sometimes the nose gets chocked. Can you suggest me some antibiotic so that i get quick relief?
Thanks
XXXX
My name is XXXX I am 43 years old. Currently i am suffering from severe cold and cough. This occured due to sudden change in temperarure here in my city Baroda. I have problem of sinus as i was in open garden for a marriage reception day before yesterday. Due to less hair in my head i get this problem. I feel like coughing although no sputum comes out but my complete head is filled with cough. I keep blowing my nose and cough comes out. Sometimes the nose gets chocked. Can you suggest me some antibiotic so that i get quick relief?
Thanks
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Antibiotic therapy is unwarranted...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
These days in view of multiple cases of drug resistance, it is better to avoid antibiotics wherever it isn't indicated. I would definitely not recommend antibiotics where the symptoms are a day old and there is fever.
Your symptoms are more likely to be triggered by environmental exposure +/- allergies and made worse by previous sinus issues. I would recommend you try steam inhalation with menthol 3-4 times a day. You may also start antihistamine like cetrizine 10mg at night for 3 days. Nasal decongestant like xylometazoline (available as nasivion) may be used for less than 5 days if required.
You may watch the progress of symptoms the next two days. If you feel its getting worse, visit a physician nearby. He/she can evaluate you before deciding to use antibiotic.
Hope I am clear.
Regards
Antibiotic therapy is unwarranted...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
These days in view of multiple cases of drug resistance, it is better to avoid antibiotics wherever it isn't indicated. I would definitely not recommend antibiotics where the symptoms are a day old and there is fever.
Your symptoms are more likely to be triggered by environmental exposure +/- allergies and made worse by previous sinus issues. I would recommend you try steam inhalation with menthol 3-4 times a day. You may also start antihistamine like cetrizine 10mg at night for 3 days. Nasal decongestant like xylometazoline (available as nasivion) may be used for less than 5 days if required.
You may watch the progress of symptoms the next two days. If you feel its getting worse, visit a physician nearby. He/she can evaluate you before deciding to use antibiotic.
Hope I am clear.
Regards
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