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What Causes Itchiness In The Throat With Chest Nose Congestion?

i have an itchiness in the throat, chest and nose fully congested, body ache since 2 days with silght fever. I was advised to take Roxithromycin 150 twice daily, crocin thrice daily and Nimesulide MD. What do you advice now as fever has subsided but other symptoms remain ( altnough not in very acute stage)
Tue, 3 Jun 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic

I have read the query and according to my opinion the symptoms suggest towards a viral upper respiratory tract infection.This type of infection usually take a period of 1 week to cure from the start of symptoms.

In addition to the medications you are taking you can follow certain measures for quick relief of symptoms:

1. Drink warm water and do gargling by mixing warm water with salt 3-4 times a day, if itchy throat persists you can buy tantum gargles(combination of antiseptic and anesthetic)/ betadine gargles.

2. Avoid unhealthy,oily and cold foodstuffs.

3. Eating healthy food is essential for good immunity against further infections.

4. Steam inhalation 2-3 times a day especially before sleep will help reduce the blockage.Good sleep is very essential so take rest as and when possible.

5.Nasal decongestant spray like otrivin nasal spray will help in relieving the congestion.Ocean saline nasal spray will also help in preventing drying and itching of nose.

Kindly rate my answer if you find it useful. Feel free to ask any queries.Take care.

Regards,
Dr.Tushar Tamboli
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What Causes Itchiness In The Throat With Chest Nose Congestion?

Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic I have read the query and according to my opinion the symptoms suggest towards a viral upper respiratory tract infection.This type of infection usually take a period of 1 week to cure from the start of symptoms. In addition to the medications you are taking you can follow certain measures for quick relief of symptoms: 1. Drink warm water and do gargling by mixing warm water with salt 3-4 times a day, if itchy throat persists you can buy tantum gargles(combination of antiseptic and anesthetic)/ betadine gargles. 2. Avoid unhealthy,oily and cold foodstuffs. 3. Eating healthy food is essential for good immunity against further infections. 4. Steam inhalation 2-3 times a day especially before sleep will help reduce the blockage.Good sleep is very essential so take rest as and when possible. 5.Nasal decongestant spray like otrivin nasal spray will help in relieving the congestion.Ocean saline nasal spray will also help in preventing drying and itching of nose. Kindly rate my answer if you find it useful. Feel free to ask any queries.Take care. Regards, Dr.Tushar Tamboli