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How To Treat Sore Throat And Runny Nose?

well...been sick for about four days, it started with a lump in my throat, which turned into my entire throat hurting; looks red and inflamed. my nose is running, and I have a cough that is in my throat, I have been coughing up nasty stuff, but not too much, i just hurts. my chest is soar. I am a healthy person, in early 40's. No illnesses.
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection, also known as Common Cold and the symptoms of entire throat hurting, looking ed and inflamed also known as Pharyngitis, nasal congestion, cough,runny nose and chest hurting are all due to cold..

The infection is viral in nature and will resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body..
As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like:
1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution..
2. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen..
3. Take cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin and cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan..
4. Do steam inhalations..
5. Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
6. Sip on warm water throughout the day..
7.Do warm compresses over chest..

Hopefully the symptoms will resolve within a week and if it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How To Treat Sore Throat And Runny Nose?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection, also known as Common Cold and the symptoms of entire throat hurting, looking ed and inflamed also known as Pharyngitis, nasal congestion, cough,runny nose and chest hurting are all due to cold.. The infection is viral in nature and will resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body.. As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like: 1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution.. 2. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.. 3. Take cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin and cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan.. 4. Do steam inhalations.. 5. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. 6. Sip on warm water throughout the day.. 7.Do warm compresses over chest.. Hopefully the symptoms will resolve within a week and if it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.