Brief Answer:

Bath/ Hair wash with utmost care.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,


* If you are not running fever. There is no problem if you have a quick bath with warm water, quick drying of body & wearing clothes.

So as not to be exposed to AC / cold weather.

But head bath specially if you have long / thick hairs.

Sshould be avoided till the infection is fairly under control/ cough, breathlessness is totally controlled.

For wet hairs can stimulate exaggeration of the symptoms / allergic reaction to the shampoo.you should ideally postpone head bath or if you must have one.

Have a brisk hair bath with warm water &shampoo without strong fragrance.

Be careful to cover head properly & dry hairs immediately with a drier.

* Head ache you have might be due to-

- Sinus affection that can accompany.

It can be relieved by vapor inhalation/ anti allergic decongestant preparation with your treating doctor's approval.

OR head ache can follow nebulization with Beta agonists-( like Albuterol) preparation. You need to check your blood pressure , which may cause head ache.

- The head ache mostly goes away as you continue the medicine for a while.If it does not Or your wheezing gets worst with it.

Please consult your treating doctor. He may think of changing your drug for nebulization.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician

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