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Suggest Remedy For Cold, Fever And Throat Congestion

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Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Question : I am having cold. Mucus feeling in Throat and Nose blockage. No Fever. What medicines can i take?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Steam inhalation and antihistamines..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

How long you been dealing with this issue?

The symptoms could be due to an acute infection in the upper respiratory tract or a sinus inflammation with post nasal drip. I will suggest that you start steam inhalation taken atleast 4-6 times a day along with oral antihistamines like levocetrizine 10mg once at night for 3 days.
Nasal decongestant will provide additional benefits provided you don't use them for more than 5 days.

If symptoms worsen or if you develop fever, you need to be evaluated further and the need for antibiotic treatment should be discussed.

Hope this helps.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (24 hours later)
Dear Sir,

Yesterday night i took 1 Levocetrizine. I use Vicks cough drops, nasal drops and steam inhalation. However today i am suffering from both blocked nose and running nose. Shall i continue the same for 2 more days? can you suggest any antihistamines?

Thanks for your time and efforts Sir.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Continue medicines for couple of days more...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Levocetrizine is an antihistamines. Continue it along with steam inhalation and nasal decongestant drops for few days more. If symptoms persist beyond 5 days or if you develop other symptoms, please visit your doctor.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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Suggest Remedy For Cold, Fever And Throat Congestion

Brief Answer: Steam inhalation and antihistamines.. Detailed Answer: Hi, How long you been dealing with this issue? The symptoms could be due to an acute infection in the upper respiratory tract or a sinus inflammation with post nasal drip. I will suggest that you start steam inhalation taken atleast 4-6 times a day along with oral antihistamines like levocetrizine 10mg once at night for 3 days. Nasal decongestant will provide additional benefits provided you don't use them for more than 5 days. If symptoms worsen or if you develop fever, you need to be evaluated further and the need for antibiotic treatment should be discussed. Hope this helps. Regards