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Question: HI doctor,
I started with a head cold (got it from my son) last sunday. The last three days I have developed a dry and "jerky" cough, my ears are plugged and my nose is stuffed. Today my nose is a bit better but still releases a lot of clear mucus, the ears are still popping and plugging. I am drinking hot water with honey and lemon and vitamin C. I have an itching sensation on the base of my throat and under my right ear. Is there is anything I should do to make this go away faster? thank you!
I started with a head cold (got it from my son) last sunday. The last three days I have developed a dry and "jerky" cough, my ears are plugged and my nose is stuffed. Today my nose is a bit better but still releases a lot of clear mucus, the ears are still popping and plugging. I am drinking hot water with honey and lemon and vitamin C. I have an itching sensation on the base of my throat and under my right ear. Is there is anything I should do to make this go away faster? thank you!
Brief Answer:
Saline drops, tylenol, sudafed
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.
You are having upper respiratory infection along with eustachian cattarh.
You can do the following for relief.
1. Continue drinking hot water with lemon and honey
2. Drink lot of fluids. Drink hot soups.
3. Instill saline drops in both the nostrils for relief from nasal stuffiness.
4. Take Tylenol four times a day and also gargle with salt water for relief from itchy throat
5. Take Sudafed for relief from the ear symptoms (you may require prescription from your local doctor).
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani
Saline drops, tylenol, sudafed
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.
You are having upper respiratory infection along with eustachian cattarh.
You can do the following for relief.
1. Continue drinking hot water with lemon and honey
2. Drink lot of fluids. Drink hot soups.
3. Instill saline drops in both the nostrils for relief from nasal stuffiness.
4. Take Tylenol four times a day and also gargle with salt water for relief from itchy throat
5. Take Sudafed for relief from the ear symptoms (you may require prescription from your local doctor).
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani
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