Hello doctor,from past 4 days i`m down with cold and running nose,its only from past 2 days that the running nose has stopped and now i have cough and irritation in my throat...i took paracetamol yesterday and day before yday as i had mild fever and mild body ace...what should i do now?
Viral infection takes some time to settle. Normally no antibiotic therapy is needed until or unless there is super added bacterial infection. I would suggest you following things: > Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough. > Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. > Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day. > Take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days.
AVOID: > Chilled water > Drinks > Spicy food
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Cold, Runny Nose And Fever
Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Viral infection takes some time to settle. Normally no antibiotic therapy is needed until or unless there is super added bacterial infection. I would suggest you following things: Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough. Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day. Take levocetirizine one at night for 5 days. AVOID: Chilled water Drinks Spicy food Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.