Suggest Treatment For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

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Question : Hello Doctor !
Good Morning !
It started with sneazing day before yesterday. I am having little bit of cold and there was discomfort in my throat and breathing also when I got up this morning. Today I am having headache due to which I am feeling very uncomfortable while working in office on my PC. I am having with me Combiflam Plus and Levocetirizine 5 mg. Pls advise what medication should I take. I want to get rid of this headache.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Your symptoms suggest upper respiratory tract infection.

I suggest you continue levocetrizine
Betadine gargles or warm salt water gargling twice a day for throat discomfort.
Continue nasal saline drops and combiflame twice a day.
Steam inhalation twice a day and it will helpful for cold and headache as well.

If your throat pain persists or if you have fever then you may need antibiotics. And I suggest you visit an ENT doctor for clinical examination and for medications.\

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.

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