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How Can Throat Ache And Runny Nose Be Treated?

My daughter s throat hurts a little and she gags and brings up some mucus. The nose is still running a little bit from a cold. this has been going on a little more than a week. we have tried soup and garlic, honey and peppermint tea. Motrin. We are in Richmond, Va. Do you know if their are victims with similar symptoms and over the counter medicine will work?
Fri, 20 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Throat pain and runny nose may be due to viral Infection or secondary bacterial infection lead to rhino pharyngitis.
So avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking.
Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days.
Use tablet Amoxiclav thrice a day for five days.
If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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How Can Throat Ache And Runny Nose Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Throat pain and runny nose may be due to viral Infection or secondary bacterial infection lead to rhino pharyngitis. So avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking. Use water vapor inhalation and salt water gargling thrice a day for five days. Use tablet Amoxiclav thrice a day for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.