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What Causes Severe Sore Throat And Headache?

I have sore throat ...for 3 days with head ache. Much mucus so I have to blow my nose emery 5 minutes. I have been in bed for the 3 days. I assume I have a flu virus. What upsets me is that whenever I get a virus it effects my full lungs. It will take a week for me to get over this... How can I bolster my immune system so I am not so susceptible to virus?
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your symptoms you are suffering from Viral Infection running nose,headache and sore throat is due to it. There might be a secondary bacterial infection along with viral infection.
Don't worry it should be a normal infection in changing season and will not spread to lungs. Following remedies may be done.
1.Salt Water Gargle- Mix 1 tsp of salt with warm water in a glass. Gargle for roughly 15-20 seconds and spit out. You can repeat this as needed for 2-3 days. Remember to spit the water rather swallowing it.
2.Do steam inhalation it will clear your sinuses
3.Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen/acetaminophen it will reduce headache.For congestion and stuffy nose you can take oral decongestant like Pseudoephadrine.
4.Drink plenty of water & Take rest.

You will start improving in 3 to 4 days..

Hope this information helps.
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What Causes Severe Sore Throat And Headache?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your symptoms you are suffering from Viral Infection running nose,headache and sore throat is due to it. There might be a secondary bacterial infection along with viral infection. Don t worry it should be a normal infection in changing season and will not spread to lungs. Following remedies may be done. 1.Salt Water Gargle- Mix 1 tsp of salt with warm water in a glass. Gargle for roughly 15-20 seconds and spit out. You can repeat this as needed for 2-3 days. Remember to spit the water rather swallowing it. 2.Do steam inhalation it will clear your sinuses 3.Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen/acetaminophen it will reduce headache.For congestion and stuffy nose you can take oral decongestant like Pseudoephadrine. 4.Drink plenty of water & Take rest. You will start improving in 3 to 4 days.. Hope this information helps.