Suggest Treatment For Cold, Difficulty Breathing And Fever

Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2014

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Question : Hi

From past 2 days m not felling well, I am suffering from cold, my nostrils is being blocked by mucus, its very difficult to breathe, and also feelling internal fever.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Advised antihistamines

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

I suggest you antihistamines Cetrizine 5 mg once a day, before bed for 5 days.
Nasal decongestants like Nasoclear nasal saline drops, instill 2 drops in each nostril 5-6 times a day.
Steam inhalation twice a day.
If you have fever and body ache, I suggest Dolo 650 mg. Use it sparingly.
Drink warm water.
Drink hot beverages like tea, coffee and soups.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju