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Suggest Treatment For Cough,running And Blocked Nose

Hello. I am having very strong cold. I had been having temperatures for 3 days, now dry cough,running and blocked nose. I have been having symptoms now for 1 week. GP gave me Doxycycline. It is my third day of taking them. I am having pain in my lower back, more on the left side. I dont know if I should stop taking medicine. I am taking medicine for cough the same time - Veno's expectorant. I have already finished bottle, the cough didnt change. I am having problems most of the nights.
Wed, 2 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that seems that you are suffering from influenza or flu that is a viral infection leading to muscle aches, cold and cough along with fever..
As it is a viral infection intake of antibiotics will not resolve the symptoms as it can treat only bacterial infection..
I would suggest you to take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen to reduce aches and pains and along with it you should also take Tylenol to relieve fever..
Take anti allergics like Levocetrizine, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, mucolytics like Ambroxol, cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan and cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin..
Do warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..
You can chew a Vitamin C pellet daily..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods to prevent irritation..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Cough,running And Blocked Nose

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that seems that you are suffering from influenza or flu that is a viral infection leading to muscle aches, cold and cough along with fever.. As it is a viral infection intake of antibiotics will not resolve the symptoms as it can treat only bacterial infection.. I would suggest you to take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen to reduce aches and pains and along with it you should also take Tylenol to relieve fever.. Take anti allergics like Levocetrizine, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, mucolytics like Ambroxol, cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan and cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin.. Do warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. You can chew a Vitamin C pellet daily.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods to prevent irritation.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.