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How To Treat Cough And Runny Nose?

I have been sick for more than 2 weeks now and symptoms are getting worse. I'm exhaused, have a terrible cough, runny nose, and am sore all over. Should I make an apt to see my doctor tomorrow? I'm only taking Mucinex DM and Claritin, as well as Nighttime Tylenol. Thanks~Kimberly
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
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Hi,thank you for psoting your query on health care magic.

Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from inflammation in the respiratory tract.

You may find relief by taking following medications;
Antihistaminic like Claritin,Oral Decongestant like Phenyephrine with Nasal Decongestant drops like Xylometazoline,
Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen,
Antacid like Rantac,
Cough expectorant with Bronchodilator like Ambroxol with Salbutamol,
Tylenol (Acetaminophan) in case of fever.

Avoid using Mucinex dm as it contains cough suppresant Dextromethorphan.

Also do steam inhalation.Drink lots of fluids (warm).Avoid cols,oily,very sweet food as they increase mucus production.Avoid dust,smoke and other pollutants.Hot tea with honey,lemon and ginger will also help.

Hope this answers your question.Take care.
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How To Treat Cough And Runny Nose?

Hi,thank you for psoting your query on health care magic. Looking at your symptoms,you are probably suffering from inflammation in the respiratory tract. You may find relief by taking following medications; Antihistaminic like Claritin,Oral Decongestant like Phenyephrine with Nasal Decongestant drops like Xylometazoline, Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen, Antacid like Rantac, Cough expectorant with Bronchodilator like Ambroxol with Salbutamol, Tylenol (Acetaminophan) in case of fever. Avoid using Mucinex dm as it contains cough suppresant Dextromethorphan. Also do steam inhalation.Drink lots of fluids (warm).Avoid cols,oily,very sweet food as they increase mucus production.Avoid dust,smoke and other pollutants.Hot tea with honey,lemon and ginger will also help. Hope this answers your question.Take care.