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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cold And Cough With Dizziness

i have had a cold for the last 10 days. The cough is getting better but I was feeling very dizzy and out of sorts Thursday. I woke up early Friday morning and my head is buzzing and feels like I am under water. It has not gone away and I can hear an echo when I talk? I am thinking it is congested but do not know what to take to clear it up. Is there anything OTC to take?? Thank you, Tamara
Mon, 6 Feb 2017
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hello tamara,

i deeply understand your concern for your health. since you have mentioned that you have cold and cough since 10 days, it is a matter that has to be looked into with attention. you most probably have developed pharyngitis.

1)you need to do salt water garlgling atleast twice a day.
2)use betadene mouthwash for good results.
3)avoid cold food items. drink plenty of warm water.
4) do steam inhalation twice a day.
5)you can use anti histaminics like levocetrizene once a day to get relieved from cough but get it prescribed. avoid driving while on medication.
6)if sympotoms like fever , chest pain arise then it is better you get thoroughly evaluated for further treatment.
7) investigations like x ray chest, CBP, sputum culture would be good to evaluate you better.


sir, please make sure that you are a non smoker as well as non hypertensive using drugs like Lisinopril, captopril which are having side effects like cough.

if you have cough its better you maintain a distance from kids and elderly as they are prone to infections. use a handkerchief always. donot worry , go and see your doctor if possible, no symptom is less to be afraid , the doctor shall always be there only to allay your concerns.

thanks for referral.
best regards
Dr.Suhas chauhan
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cold And Cough With Dizziness

hello tamara, i deeply understand your concern for your health. since you have mentioned that you have cold and cough since 10 days, it is a matter that has to be looked into with attention. you most probably have developed pharyngitis. 1)you need to do salt water garlgling atleast twice a day. 2)use betadene mouthwash for good results. 3)avoid cold food items. drink plenty of warm water. 4) do steam inhalation twice a day. 5)you can use anti histaminics like levocetrizene once a day to get relieved from cough but get it prescribed. avoid driving while on medication. 6)if sympotoms like fever , chest pain arise then it is better you get thoroughly evaluated for further treatment. 7) investigations like x ray chest, CBP, sputum culture would be good to evaluate you better. sir, please make sure that you are a non smoker as well as non hypertensive using drugs like Lisinopril, captopril which are having side effects like cough. if you have cough its better you maintain a distance from kids and elderly as they are prone to infections. use a handkerchief always. donot worry , go and see your doctor if possible, no symptom is less to be afraid , the doctor shall always be there only to allay your concerns. thanks for referral. best regards Dr.Suhas chauhan