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What Causes Running Nose, Sneezing, Throat Discomfort And Headache?
Question: Hi Doctor,
M/27/ 66kg
Having running nose and sneezing a lot. Feeling little discomfort at the throat.
Bit of headache is there. Nasal path is getting jammed every now and then.
But no sign of fever.
I'm at XXXXXXX Here is too much hot and humid. I don't have air conditioner at home. Every night I sweat a lot in bed. And that's the cause of this cold. Please let me know what kind of medicines I need to take.
I know if I take medicine now it will be airtight. But after few days I'll have the same problem.
P.S:- My Liver function is not very good . And have creatinine is around 2
M/27/ 66kg
Having running nose and sneezing a lot. Feeling little discomfort at the throat.
Bit of headache is there. Nasal path is getting jammed every now and then.
But no sign of fever.
I'm at XXXXXXX Here is too much hot and humid. I don't have air conditioner at home. Every night I sweat a lot in bed. And that's the cause of this cold. Please let me know what kind of medicines I need to take.
I know if I take medicine now it will be airtight. But after few days I'll have the same problem.
P.S:- My Liver function is not very good . And have creatinine is around 2
Brief Answer:
it's a common cold probably
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it sounds like a case of common cold. There is no specific treatment for common colds. Only symptomatic treatment can be tried. If the nasal symptoms are too annoying you can try decongestants and antihistamines. The decongestants will take care of the congestion (and will let more air pass through the nostrils) and the antihistamine will reduce the discharge. Paracetamol may help with the rest of the symptoms like throat discomfort and headache. Rinsing the nostrils with normal saline two or three times per day may also help.
If you develop fever or severe constant headache then medical attention would be required to identify potential complications like sinusitis.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
it's a common cold probably
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it sounds like a case of common cold. There is no specific treatment for common colds. Only symptomatic treatment can be tried. If the nasal symptoms are too annoying you can try decongestants and antihistamines. The decongestants will take care of the congestion (and will let more air pass through the nostrils) and the antihistamine will reduce the discharge. Paracetamol may help with the rest of the symptoms like throat discomfort and headache. Rinsing the nostrils with normal saline two or three times per day may also help.
If you develop fever or severe constant headache then medical attention would be required to identify potential complications like sinusitis.
I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
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