What Causes Itchy And Sore Throat, Cough And Blocked Nostrils And Headache?

Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2015

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Question : My daughter, aged 21 has had a cold since the past 3 days. Her symptoms are itchy and sore throat, cough and blocked nostrils with a slight headache.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acute pharyngitis with rhinosinusitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your query; it suggest that your daughter may be suffering from the acute pharyngitis with rhinosinusitis. In this condition in our patient I personally advise:
1. Tablet azithromycin 250 mg twice a day.
2. Tablet fexofenadine 120 mg once in the night.
3. Tablet multivitamin once a day.
4. Otrivin nasal drop 2 drops thrice a day.

Please consult your doctor for evaluation and prescription of medications.

Thanks

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