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Suggest Remedy For Runny Nose,head Congestion And Sore Scratchy Throat

I have been sick for three days and I think I should go to the doctor however I know viral infections are not worth going to the doctor for because you can't get any perscription for it. Runny nose Head congestion no chest congestion sore throat scratchy voice. NO temperature.
Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms you are definitely suffering from Viral Throat Infection and although there are no direct medications to kill virus but medicines can be advised to relieve the bothersome symptoms..
For congestion you can take decongestants like Pseudoephadrine [sudafed].
Do warm saline gargles for soothing the throat.
In case if there is throat pain and generalized body aches Ibuprofen can be taken..
Steam Inhalations and using a cool mist humidifier can help..
Valsava Maneuver: To open blocked ears due to cold take a deep breathe and then gently pinch the nostrils and then try to gently release the air from nose itself.
A pressure created will open up the ears..
Drink plenty of water preferably warm for relief and maintaining hydration..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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Suggest Remedy For Runny Nose,head Congestion And Sore Scratchy Throat

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms you are definitely suffering from Viral Throat Infection and although there are no direct medications to kill virus but medicines can be advised to relieve the bothersome symptoms.. For congestion you can take decongestants like Pseudoephadrine [sudafed]. Do warm saline gargles for soothing the throat. In case if there is throat pain and generalized body aches Ibuprofen can be taken.. Steam Inhalations and using a cool mist humidifier can help.. Valsava Maneuver: To open blocked ears due to cold take a deep breathe and then gently pinch the nostrils and then try to gently release the air from nose itself. A pressure created will open up the ears.. Drink plenty of water preferably warm for relief and maintaining hydration.. Hope this helps.. Regards..