What Causes Severe Pain In Throat And Runny Nose?

Posted on Thu, 18 Dec 2014

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Question : hello doctor, I am having severe pain in my throat and a runny nose. not having fever. I don't have any allergies. not taking any medicines presently. pls advice what medicine should I take.

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
URTI.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
You are suffering from an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.
I advise following in such scenario:
1. To take antibiotic like Azithromycin.
2. To take anti Allergic like Levocetrizine.
3. To take Paracetamol when ever you get fever.
4. To do steam inhalation at least every 6 hours.
5. To do warm saline gargles or betadine gargles.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query please ask me.

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