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What Is The Remedy For The Severe Cough, Running Nose And Sore Throat?
I have a cough, runny nose and slight sore throat but I also have a bad taste in my mouth and it feels like something is in my throat. I have tried eating, drinking and using a water pick in the back of my mouth but it does not go away. I am a 28 year old female.
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe cough, running nose and sore throat which occurs due to upper respiratory infection ( bacterial or viral ). I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist/Pulmonologist once and get it examined. Doctor may order certain test like nose or throat culture and test , blood test , viral cultute test and chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other condition like viral infection . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and decongestants . Hospitalization is necessary in case of severe cough in this case intravenous food and liquid is given . For now take over-the-counter cough medicines, cough suppressants, or expectorants , which give relief from coughing .
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 severe cough, running nose and sore throat which occurs due to upper respiratory infection ( bacterial or viral ). I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist/Pulmonologist once and get it examined. Doctor may order certain test like nose or throat culture and test , blood test , viral cultute test and chest X-ray to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other condition like viral infection . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics , anti inflammatory and decongestants . Hospitalization is necessary in case of severe cough in this case intravenous food and liquid is given . For now take over-the-counter cough medicines, cough suppressants, or expectorants , which give relief from coughing .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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