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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Sore Throat, Fatigue And Nasal Congestion
How to diagnose mono? Have persistent sore throat for 3 weeks (long history of strep throat and tonsilitis as a child). Also normal cold symptoms: nasal congestion, sneezing, overall fatigue and malaise. Age: 74. Female. Have coronary artery disease w/3 stents.
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
Hi Dear,
welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat, fatigue and nasal congestion which is because of viral infection/ upper respiratory infection. It might be due to poor and compromised immunity of body. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. Doctor may order blood tests and x-ray chest. Doctor may order pulmonary function tests to detect level of infection. Taking decongestant nasal spray can also be relieving. As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like:
1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution.
2. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.
3. Do steam inhalations.
4. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.
5. Sip on warm water throughout the day.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat, fatigue and nasal congestion which is because of viral infection/ upper respiratory infection. It might be due to poor and compromised immunity of body. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. Doctor may order blood tests and x-ray chest. Doctor may order pulmonary function tests to detect level of infection. Taking decongestant nasal spray can also be relieving. As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like:
1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution.
2. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.
3. Do steam inhalations.
4. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.
5. Sip on warm water throughout the day.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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