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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough, Headaches And Nasal Drainage
I am having dry coughing, draining nasal headachiness, scratch throat, sneezing. I am wondering if I am contagious and when I can let my boss know I can go back to WRok. The porr tired feeling started yesterday and the rest of symptoms started last night around 9pm.
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
Hello,
It seems you have contacted the flu. Yes, it is contagious and it would be advisable to rest for a few days. Meanwhile, you can take an antihistamine like Cetrizine and Benadryl dr syrup to relieve the symptoms. Drink lots of fluids and do warm Betadine gargles. If you have a sore throat then you may have to take an antibiotic course.
If your symptoms are not relieved in two or three days or you develop fever, get yourself checked by a physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma.amman,
General & Family Physician
It seems you have contacted the flu. Yes, it is contagious and it would be advisable to rest for a few days. Meanwhile, you can take an antihistamine like Cetrizine and Benadryl dr syrup to relieve the symptoms. Drink lots of fluids and do warm Betadine gargles. If you have a sore throat then you may have to take an antibiotic course.
If your symptoms are not relieved in two or three days or you develop fever, get yourself checked by a physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma.amman,
General & Family Physician
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