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Suggest Treatment For Runny Nose, Chest Congestion, Cough And Body Pain
Question: I started with a runny nose a few days ago and now I have chest congestion and coughing what should I take
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I also hav aches and body pain
email is YYYY@YYYY
I also hav aches and body pain
Brief Answer:
Get Culture sensitivity test done.
Detailed Answer:
HI
Greeting from Dr. Divakara.P
First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of Throat infection which extended to cause probable Lung Infection. This could be due to either Viral infection or bacterial Infection.
Most of the viral infection are self limiting , means it will cause problem for 3-5 days and later subside on its own . But if it is getting prolonged for more than 5 days the chances of bacterial infection is high .
I advise you to get Throat swab culture sensitivity and Sputum culture sensitivity test done . This will help in detecting if there is any bacteria in your throat or lungs that is causing infection. If bacteria is detected then you need to be started on appropriate Antibiotics which shall cure your infection.
Till you get the reports , drink hot water, eat less oily food , avoid non veg food , avoid Citrus fruits and do salt water gargling 3-4 times a day.
Revert back to me with the test reports.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.
Get Culture sensitivity test done.
Detailed Answer:
HI
Greeting from Dr. Divakara.P
First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of Throat infection which extended to cause probable Lung Infection. This could be due to either Viral infection or bacterial Infection.
Most of the viral infection are self limiting , means it will cause problem for 3-5 days and later subside on its own . But if it is getting prolonged for more than 5 days the chances of bacterial infection is high .
I advise you to get Throat swab culture sensitivity and Sputum culture sensitivity test done . This will help in detecting if there is any bacteria in your throat or lungs that is causing infection. If bacteria is detected then you need to be started on appropriate Antibiotics which shall cure your infection.
Till you get the reports , drink hot water, eat less oily food , avoid non veg food , avoid Citrus fruits and do salt water gargling 3-4 times a day.
Revert back to me with the test reports.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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