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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Stuffy Nose

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Posted on Fri, 24 Mar 2017
Question: Been having a bit of a cough but the only time it happens is when lungs feel like they get really dry
the cough has been going on for about 3-4 days now.
I just recently started to get a stuffy nose.
few people at work have been coming down with the cough as well so I'm starting to wonder
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection is more.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more.
You are having dry, irritant cough, stuffy nose.
Few of your co workers are also having cough. So all these favour viral URTI more.
So drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated.
Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day.
Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 5 days.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Stuffy Nose

Brief Answer: Possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection is more. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is more. You are having dry, irritant cough, stuffy nose. Few of your co workers are also having cough. So all these favour viral URTI more. So drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. Do warm water gargles and steam inhalation 4-5 times a day. Take antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 5 days. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.