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Posted on Wed, 26 Feb 2014
Question: sir today is my medical to saudi but iam having lite cold
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Answered by Dr. Sriram Nathan (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer: take warm fluids Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to health care magic, You seem to have just a cold for which you can do these: -take only warm fluids -hydrate yourself properly with plenty of warm water -do not strain especially when you speak -take an antihistamine like levocetrizine in consultation with your doctor -If you have body pain or fever you can also consider taking an analgesic like paracetamol in consultation with your doctor. -If you get better in a day or two then its fine or else you must consult an ENT surgeon as soon as possible Hope you get well soon and if you have any more any more doubts you can get back to me regards Dr Sriram Nathan
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Suggest Treatment For Cold

Brief Answer: take warm fluids Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to health care magic, You seem to have just a cold for which you can do these: -take only warm fluids -hydrate yourself properly with plenty of warm water -do not strain especially when you speak -take an antihistamine like levocetrizine in consultation with your doctor -If you have body pain or fever you can also consider taking an analgesic like paracetamol in consultation with your doctor. -If you get better in a day or two then its fine or else you must consult an ENT surgeon as soon as possible Hope you get well soon and if you have any more any more doubts you can get back to me regards Dr Sriram Nathan