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Suggest Remedy For Flu Symptoms Like Sore Throat, Sneezing And Coughing

Hello, I have been deteriorating over the past 24 hours with flu - like symptoms (hot flashes, sore throat, blocked/runny nose, sneezing, coughing) and have had muscle fatigue and pain and just feel generally unwell. What could this be and what should my next action be? I've started taking 1g paracetamol 4 times a day.
I'm not on any other medication.
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I have gone through your query and can understand your health concerns..

As per your complain you are suffering from UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION commonly referred to as COMMON COLD and it is caused by virus..
It can take from 3 to 4 days to about 8 to 1O days to resolve..

In viral infection antibiotics are generally not required as they act against only bacteria and are given in case if there is a secondary bacterial infection that can occur with viral infection..

You should take Azithromycin 5OO mg once a day followed by 25O mg for next 4 days..
Antihistamine like Allegra 6O mg twice daily..
Decongestant like Sudafed twice daily..
For pains aches and slight fever Paracetamol 5OO mg three times a day is sufficient..
Use a Humidifier at home..
Nasal spray like Nasivion can provide relief from congestion too..
Steam inhalations with drops of eucalyptus oil can be helpful..
Take ample of rest and drink plenty of water..
Take a nutritious diet and can also take a multivitamin for 7 days..

Hope this information helps..

If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..

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Suggest Remedy For Flu Symptoms Like Sore Throat, Sneezing And Coughing

Hi.. Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concerns.. As per your complain you are suffering from UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION commonly referred to as COMMON COLD and it is caused by virus.. It can take from 3 to 4 days to about 8 to 1O days to resolve.. In viral infection antibiotics are generally not required as they act against only bacteria and are given in case if there is a secondary bacterial infection that can occur with viral infection.. You should take Azithromycin 5OO mg once a day followed by 25O mg for next 4 days.. Antihistamine like Allegra 6O mg twice daily.. Decongestant like Sudafed twice daily.. For pains aches and slight fever Paracetamol 5OO mg three times a day is sufficient.. Use a Humidifier at home.. Nasal spray like Nasivion can provide relief from congestion too.. Steam inhalations with drops of eucalyptus oil can be helpful.. Take ample of rest and drink plenty of water.. Take a nutritious diet and can also take a multivitamin for 7 days.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..