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What Causes Sore Throat, Headache And Dry Cough?
My daughter 15 over the last 1 year she has had viral infection,after viral infection.. Seems to start sinus then goes to a real sore throat, headaches (constancy), and a dry cough. Each time she goes to doctor they say its viral. Have you got any advice
Fri, 14 Oct 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat, headache and dry cough which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection/ viral infection. Sore throat and dry cough can also caused by condition like acid reflux. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges along with nasal sprays and do warm saline gargles. You should apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocitrizine . Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood investigation, X-ray chest and paranasal sinus x-ray done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Avoid oily and sharp food , eat light and eat small meals . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for acid reflux. Drink plenty of fluids. You should take steam inhalation on daily basis.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore throat, headache and dry cough which seems to be due to severe upper respiratory tract infection/ viral infection. Sore throat and dry cough can also caused by condition like acid reflux. I would suggest you to take throat lozenges along with nasal sprays and do warm saline gargles. You should apply mist humidifiers in room. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication Levocitrizine . Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get blood investigation, X-ray chest and paranasal sinus x-ray done and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Avoid oily and sharp food , eat light and eat small meals . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist for acid reflux. Drink plenty of fluids. You should take steam inhalation on daily basis.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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