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Suggest Treatment For Throat Infection, Fever And Blocked Nose

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Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2014
Question: Hi ,
Since yesterday my wife is having this problem which seems like throat infection. Symptoms being: itchy throat,runny and blocked nose, fever (99.5 - 100) and lots of continuous sneezing once started.
Some extra info: She has Sinus and also she is allergic (eosinophils - 11.6). So far just took paracetamol for fever and some XXXXXXX warm water gargle.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Mostly Upper respiratory tract infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I appreciate your concern about your wife.
All her symptoms suggest mostly upper respiratory tract infection.
Suggestions:
Steam inhalation thrice a day. She can use vicks vapo rub.
Nasoclear nasal saline drops instill 2 drops in each nostril as many as times.
I also suggest her paracetamol with antihistamine combination medication like Sinarest twice a day.
Continue salt water gargles.
If she will not feel better after 3 days then she should visit doctor to start antibiotics.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Throat Infection, Fever And Blocked Nose

Brief Answer: Mostly Upper respiratory tract infection. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX I appreciate your concern about your wife. All her symptoms suggest mostly upper respiratory tract infection. Suggestions: Steam inhalation thrice a day. She can use vicks vapo rub. Nasoclear nasal saline drops instill 2 drops in each nostril as many as times. I also suggest her paracetamol with antihistamine combination medication like Sinarest twice a day. Continue salt water gargles. If she will not feel better after 3 days then she should visit doctor to start antibiotics. If you have any queries I will be happy to help you. Thank you.