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What Causes Severe Pain In Throat And Runny Nose?

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Posted on Sat, 3 Jan 2015
Question: hello doctor, I am having severe pain in my throat and a runny nose. not having fever. I don't have any allergies. not taking any medicines presently. pls advice what medicine should I take.
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
URTI.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
You are suffering from an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.
I advise following in such scenario:
1. To take antibiotic like Azithromycin.
2. To take anti Allergic like Levocetrizine.
3. To take Paracetamol when ever you get fever.
4. To do steam inhalation at least every 6 hours.
5. To do warm saline gargles or betadine gargles.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query please ask me.
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What Causes Severe Pain In Throat And Runny Nose?

Brief Answer: URTI. Detailed Answer: Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. You are suffering from an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. I advise following in such scenario: 1. To take antibiotic like Azithromycin. 2. To take anti Allergic like Levocetrizine. 3. To take Paracetamol when ever you get fever. 4. To do steam inhalation at least every 6 hours. 5. To do warm saline gargles or betadine gargles. I hope it helps. If you have any further query please ask me.