Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough And Cold

Posted on Sun, 28 Dec 2014

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Sun, 28 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : I am suffering from severe cough and cold since the onset of winter. Symptoms include nose blockade, coughing and runny nose. I have so far used Otrivin nasal drops for some temporary relief. I am a resident of XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most probably having upper respiratory tract infection due to allergy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

As per your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having upper respiratory tract infection due to allergy .

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice you
Steam Inhalation twice daily,
Saline nasal spray thrice daily like solspre ,
Combination Steroid nasal spray with antihistamine 2 puff each nostril twice daily like Nezalast or Duonase &
Antibiotic azithromycin .

Stop using otrivin nose drop it will itself result in nose blockage if you use more than 7 days.

You will need to see your doctor to get a prescription.

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (2 days later)

please give the name of nasal spray having the composition of steroid with antihistamine and also the medicine having the antibiotic azithromycin

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nasal spray like Nezalast (sun pharma) or Duonase (Cipla)

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the follow up query.

Nasal spray like Nezalast (sun pharma) or Duonase (Cipla) ,
Tab azee 500mg (Cipla) once for 5 days.
Use Steam Inhalation twice daily & Saline nasal spray thrice daily like solspre also to get complete & early relief .

Gargle with water 20 mins after nasal spray use to remove any spray coming to throat .

This are prescription drugs you will need prescription from your doctor to get it .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari