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Suggest Medication For Cough And Sneezing

hi
just got to shanghai hail and healthy. The cab dude that picked me from the airport is got cough and all i noticed was the next day , i started coughing. I got a cough syrup here in china based in prescription but it degenerated to sneezing. Have taking ampiclox now thinkking it will help. Please how can u assist

Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of viral Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more in your case.
Viral infection are transmitted through coughing and sneezing. So you must be contacted this infection through driver.
Usually viral infection is self limiting. Symptoms subside in 1-2 weeks time.
For symptomatic relief start antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
Don't worry, you will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Medication For Cough And Sneezing

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of viral Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more in your case. Viral infection are transmitted through coughing and sneezing. So you must be contacted this infection through driver. Usually viral infection is self limiting. Symptoms subside in 1-2 weeks time. For symptomatic relief start antihistamines and anti inflammatory drugs. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Do steam inhalation and warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. Don t worry, you will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.