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Suggest Treatment For A Cold, Shivering, Sore Eyes And Sore Throat

Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2015

Question: I seem to keep getting a cold and sore throat every few weeks. I am also slightly shivery and now have sore eyes that produced a bit of yellow discharge. I have taken doxycycline in the past which has helped.

I wonder what to do next ? I am 63 years old and 5ft.6inches.I am on paroxetine,and atenolol.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nasal allergy... Acid reflux...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

After going through the history I do feel you could be suffering from nasal allergy and acid reflux disease.

Nasal allergy can cause recurrent cold and nasal block. While reflux of acid contents from the stomach into the throat can cause recurrent sore throat.

My suggestions to you are:
1. Drink plenty of warm water.
2. Do steam inhalation 2-3 times a day.
3. Try using saline nasal spray. This will decongest the nose and help in breathing easily.
4. Try taking proton pump inhibitors, this will reduce the acid reflux as well as sore throat.
5. If the symptoms does not improve with the above measures, please consult your doctor for a complete evaluation.

Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (6 days later)

That is helpful, thank you .

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

Wish you good health.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj