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What Causes Nasal Congestion And Headache Even After Flu Treatment?

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Posted on Tue, 10 Jun 2014
Question: today i got from my family doctor Tamiflu for may flu, after i back home i read information about this medicine " therapy should begin with 2 days after coming into contact with someone with flu symptoms."I had contact with clients they may have flue for last few days, i work for income tax office and many times i do know that some people are sick. My condition getting worse from saturday, i took advil cold and flu and neocitron, After 4 almost five days i dont have fever (36.5 - 36,8) and sore throut, but still I have nasal congestion, runny nose, headaches and the worst is sweating during the night and day. I feel so week and not comfortable , so in this case shoud i take a tamiflu or is too late.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I don't feel you require Tamiflu...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand these complaints have been troubling you. But I am pleased to know that you no longer have fever and sore throat. Absence of fever indicates resolving infection and therefore I wouldn't use the antiviral drug.

You should continue advil cold and flu. Try steam inhalation three times a day. If symptoms don't get better in the next couple of days, visit an ENT surgeon for clinical examination and rule out sinus inflammation.

In short, if you are not running fever it is less likely due to infection.

Regards
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What Causes Nasal Congestion And Headache Even After Flu Treatment?

Brief Answer: I don't feel you require Tamiflu... Detailed Answer: Hi, I understand these complaints have been troubling you. But I am pleased to know that you no longer have fever and sore throat. Absence of fever indicates resolving infection and therefore I wouldn't use the antiviral drug. You should continue advil cold and flu. Try steam inhalation three times a day. If symptoms don't get better in the next couple of days, visit an ENT surgeon for clinical examination and rule out sinus inflammation. In short, if you are not running fever it is less likely due to infection. Regards