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Suggest Medication For Persistent Cold, Headache, Sore Throat And Cough

Thanks, I have had a cold for six days so far withheadache, runny nose, sore throat, bringing up phlegm and coughing. I am wondering what I should be taking have tried cold and flu tablets but not really working and have also tried Nurofen to get rid of the headache but it only goes away for a couple of hours - not sure what to do from here. YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cold, headache, sore throat and cough which could be due to bacterial or viral infection due to infection of upper respiratory tract due to poor compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry about it. You can start with crocin syrup 5ml 4-5 times a day depending upon fever. You should take diet rich in multivitamins and take plenty of fluids. If fever increases do tepid sponging as well with cold water. Use mist humidifiers in room. Visit general physician once if symptoms keeps on persisting. You should keep yourself hydrated always. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Avoid taking spicy and sharp food. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should go for steam inhalation.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Medication For Persistent Cold, Headache, Sore Throat And Cough

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cold, headache, sore throat and cough which could be due to bacterial or viral infection due to infection of upper respiratory tract due to poor compromised immunity of body. Need not to worry about it. You can start with crocin syrup 5ml 4-5 times a day depending upon fever. You should take diet rich in multivitamins and take plenty of fluids. If fever increases do tepid sponging as well with cold water. Use mist humidifiers in room. Visit general physician once if symptoms keeps on persisting. You should keep yourself hydrated always. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Avoid taking spicy and sharp food. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should go for steam inhalation. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari