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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat, Nasal Congestion And Cough
Question: I have caught sore throat followed by nasal congestion and cough many times in the last 8/9 months. Presently it started 10 days ago and today it seems like it starting afresh. Fever went up to 99.7 F. Doctors say it is viral. Any suggestions for having any particular test done and what should I do to get rid of it.
Brief Answer:
increase your immunity.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that you might be having allergy to seasonal changes. A throat swab culture and sensitivity test along with a Complete Blood Count ( CBC ) will help in ruling out any secondary infection. I would advise that you can take an antihistamine like Levocetrizine along with Montelukast once a day for few weeks. This will help in controlling your symptoms. Steam inhalation and warm saline gargles will have added benefits. Vitamin C supplement and intake of fresh fruits and vegetables daily will help in increasing your immunity. Wash your hands with water every time you eat, it will prevent any disease causing germs entering your body from contaminated hands. Also drink lots of water daily. Regular exercise in fresh air also increases your immunity. Further medical management can be planned according to the reports of the above mentioned investigations.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
increase your immunity.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, it seems that you might be having allergy to seasonal changes. A throat swab culture and sensitivity test along with a Complete Blood Count ( CBC ) will help in ruling out any secondary infection. I would advise that you can take an antihistamine like Levocetrizine along with Montelukast once a day for few weeks. This will help in controlling your symptoms. Steam inhalation and warm saline gargles will have added benefits. Vitamin C supplement and intake of fresh fruits and vegetables daily will help in increasing your immunity. Wash your hands with water every time you eat, it will prevent any disease causing germs entering your body from contaminated hands. Also drink lots of water daily. Regular exercise in fresh air also increases your immunity. Further medical management can be planned according to the reports of the above mentioned investigations.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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