Suggest Treatment For Cough And Slight Fever

Posted on Sun, 18 Dec 2016

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Sun, 18 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : I had been swimming when it was raining no I have developed phlegm and I feel feverish what should I do

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
drink some hot milk with ginger and turmeric. Also gargle with salt water.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX drink some hot milk with ginger and turmeric. Also gargle with salt water.
You can take Paracetamol, four times a day and any anti cold preparation four times a day.
If the fever remains high, please see your doctor for an antibiotic.
You can revert back to me. Regards

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