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What Causes Cold, Sore Throat And Running Nose?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Mar 2016
Question: Hi. Visiting sister in indianai have allergies really bad. Dust mites. I cant figure out if i have a cold or allergies. My throat is. Sore, not strep, my nasal mucous is clear thick, nose runs, nose is not stopped up. No fever. Exhausted. No headaches. No coughing.
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
likely allergies as the cause

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Likely allergies since there is no fever though the same type of medication/treatment would be used no matter the exact cause.Allergies can be associated with fatigue.

Antihistamine / decongestant combination would help . You can use both an oral and topical decongestant, these would help with the runny nose.
These are over the counter medication
Topical decongestants-oxymetazoline, normal saline, xylometazoline

Warm compresses to the face would help with any drainage.

Continue the nasal spray

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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What Causes Cold, Sore Throat And Running Nose?

Brief Answer: likely allergies as the cause Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Likely allergies since there is no fever though the same type of medication/treatment would be used no matter the exact cause.Allergies can be associated with fatigue. Antihistamine / decongestant combination would help . You can use both an oral and topical decongestant, these would help with the runny nose. These are over the counter medication Topical decongestants-oxymetazoline, normal saline, xylometazoline Warm compresses to the face would help with any drainage. Continue the nasal spray I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions