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What Causes Fever, Severe Cough And Burning Sensation In The Nasal Cavities?

I have what I thought was a cold. It started Sunday and has gotten progressively worse. I am now running a fever of 101, have a hacking cough and burning feeling in my nose. is this something I should be seen for or should I let it go a few more days. I am 65 and a female.
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Yes, the symptoms can be due to upper respiratory tract infection. You should consult an Emergency room and get evaluated so that they can examine you for flu or other viral infections.

For now, you can take:

-Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti-allergic Levocetirizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for fever and pain.

-Take cough expectorant containing Guaifenesin and cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan.

-Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a lukewarm solution.

-Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily.

-Do steam inhalations.

-Avoid spicy and chilled foods.

-For nasal dryness, you can use saline nasal drops and use a humidifier in your room.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Honey Arora, Dentist
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What Causes Fever, Severe Cough And Burning Sensation In The Nasal Cavities?

Hi, Yes, the symptoms can be due to upper respiratory tract infection. You should consult an Emergency room and get evaluated so that they can examine you for flu or other viral infections. For now, you can take: -Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti-allergic Levocetirizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for fever and pain. -Take cough expectorant containing Guaifenesin and cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan. -Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a lukewarm solution. -Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily. -Do steam inhalations. -Avoid spicy and chilled foods. -For nasal dryness, you can use saline nasal drops and use a humidifier in your room. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Honey Arora, Dentist