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Suggest Treatment For Blocked Nose, Cough And Throat Inflammation?

Posted on Wed, 3 Dec 2014

Question: Hi my daughter 8 years old has nose block, cough and slight throat inflamation (tonsils)

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Anti histaminic drugs can help

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Most upper respiratory tract infections are of viral origin and are self limiting. I suggest the following things

1. Supervised steam inhalation three times daily
2. Salt water gargling with warm water three times daily
3. Tab levocetrizine at night will help decongest the nose and also soothe the throat
4. Antibiotics can be started if fever persists for more than 2 days
5. Avoid spicy food , milk and milk products
6. Avoid oily food

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (20 minutes later)

Dear Dr. XXXXXXX Madhyastha,

She feels feverish (mild temp felt). what medicine to give. should we give any medicine for throat infection and cough

with kind regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No antibiotics needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

Most low grade fevers are viral, it will get better on its own without antibiotics.
For supportive treatment I would like you to give tab paracetamol 500 mg not more than three times daily.
syp ambrolite 2 tsp three times daily can be given for cough, it is a milk sedative

I am sorry for the short delay in my reply, It was a busy day at the hospital

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar