How To Get Rid Of Common Cold ?

Posted on Sun, 18 Sep 2022

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Sun, 18 Sep 2022 Answered on

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Question : having cold

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Use Tylenol and keep hydrated

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

You can write me more details about your symptoms of cold.
You can use anti-inflammatory drugs for fever and pain such acetaminophen, tylenol or ibuprofen.
Also you can rinse nose and throat with saline water. Drink more water, fluids or tea in order to keep yourself hydrated.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (13 hours later)

my four years have toncials and having rainy nose since last 2 days

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please specify the symptoms better.

Detailed Answer:
Having infected tonsils and running more are two different things. If you have throat pain and running nose for two days it can be common cold and using only Tylenol can be advisable.
If the tonsils are infected,red ,swollen and with white dots you may need antibiotics.
Please specify better the symptoms.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj