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Suggest Remedy For Cold And Throat Pain
my name is smita.i am getting contineous cold every after 15 days or whenever i eat cold items. ia also get throat pain. also iam suffering from thyroid since last three & half years. i am fed up. before talking i always have to clear my throat. please suggest. i took several medicines
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
As you are suffering from recurrent cold, allergy might be a cause. You may find relief by taking oral decongestant if you are not suffering from Hypertension (like Phenylephrine), Nasal Decongestant (like Oxymetazoline), Antihistaminic (like Cetrizine), Analgesic (like Ibuprofen), Antacid (like Rantac), Nasal steroid spray (like containing Mometasone) and a Mucolytic (like containing Ambroxol).
Do steam inhalation. Avoid cold and very sweet food as they increase mucus production. Drink lots of fluids(warm) as they help in breaking of collected mucus. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid dust, smoke and other pollutants. Drinking hot tea with lemon,ginger and honey might also help.
If after following the above measures,your symptoms are not improving, then it would be advisable to consult an Otolaryngologist Doctor.
Hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Riddhi Shah
As you are suffering from recurrent cold, allergy might be a cause. You may find relief by taking oral decongestant if you are not suffering from Hypertension (like Phenylephrine), Nasal Decongestant (like Oxymetazoline), Antihistaminic (like Cetrizine), Analgesic (like Ibuprofen), Antacid (like Rantac), Nasal steroid spray (like containing Mometasone) and a Mucolytic (like containing Ambroxol).
Do steam inhalation. Avoid cold and very sweet food as they increase mucus production. Drink lots of fluids(warm) as they help in breaking of collected mucus. Do warm saline gargles. Avoid dust, smoke and other pollutants. Drinking hot tea with lemon,ginger and honey might also help.
If after following the above measures,your symptoms are not improving, then it would be advisable to consult an Otolaryngologist Doctor.
Hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Riddhi Shah
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