How Should Fever, Persistent Cough And Cold Be Treated?

Posted on Fri, 5 Jan 2024

Question: Dr-

1. I am suffering from a 100.8 degree temperatures &
2. A persistent cough & cold since yesterday.
3. My body feels very warm to the touch
Do you have any suggestions?

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI)

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
You seem to be suffering from Upper Respiratory tract infection (URTI). At home, you can do warm saline gargles, steam inhalation. You should drink hot fluids like ginger tea, that will soothe the throat and sinuses.

At this point of time , i would recommend in such cases to take Anti Allergic like a combination of Levocetrizine and Montelukast once daily in night.
Take Paracetamol for fever whenever it appears.

If your problem persists for more then 3-5 days, then we would add antibiotic like Azithromycin.
Please share my opinion with your doctor before you act upon it.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD

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