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What Causes Sore Throat, Severe Headache, Cough And Runny Nose?

I am currently suffering with a sore throat, a head cold and have a severe headache, cough, runny eyes and nose and overall crappy feeling. Can t breathe through my nose either. But, my temperature is reading 95.5. My normal is usually around 97, Should I be concerned?
Thu, 18 Aug 2016
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Dentist 's  Response
Hi Dear ,

As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat, severe headache, cough and runny nose which probably occur due to sinusitis and postnasal drip. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles several times a day. Avoid sharp and spicy food and take steam twice a day. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with nasal decongestant. Maintain proper hygiene. Take paracetamol for fever and headache. Drink plenty of water and liquids.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Dentist Dr. Honey Arora's  Response
Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain sore throat, head cold, headache, cough and runny eyes and nose are all due to viral infection that can be due to upper respiratory tract infection or common cold or can be due to Influenza or flu..
I would suggest you to consult a General Physician and get evaluated and he can advise yo supportive treatment like decongestants like Phenylephrine and mucolytics like ambroxol..
You can also be advised anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprfen..
Warm saline gargles, steam inhalations and using a cool mist humidifier can help..
Chew a Vitamin C pellet daily..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods.
Sip on warm water and other warm fluids like soups, broath etc..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Sore Throat, Severe Headache, Cough And Runny Nose?

Hi Dear , As per your query you have symptoms of sore throat, severe headache, cough and runny nose which probably occur due to sinusitis and postnasal drip. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles several times a day. Avoid sharp and spicy food and take steam twice a day. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order test like swab test , blood test to rule out condition like acid reflux and strep throat. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with nasal decongestant. Maintain proper hygiene. Take paracetamol for fever and headache. Drink plenty of water and liquids. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari