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Cold and cough
I have a cold and cough for 3 weeks. Face pain and head pain problems also. Thick cold congested in my nose and head. Could u please suggest medicine for this. May i know the reason for this heavy thick hold?
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3 weeks is a lil bit long duration.
Still take antihistaminic like tab vitarespFX120 OD for 7 days
Steam inhalation
Tab sinarest Sos for pain
N/D otriwin 4-5 drops in BL nostrils BD
Next Steps
Xray PNS , CBC
Health Tips
no need antibiotics without fever or clear indication
no need of steroids without strong indication
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Complaints suggestive of sinusitis or it may be even common cold(due to viral and it will complete it cycle and then the symptoms will be subsided)
Next Steps
Steam inhalation 2-3 time
Use nasal decongestant sprays
Tab Sinarest
Health Tips
It may be seasonal or allergic
For more detailed consultation kindly contact.
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You are having sinusitis along with cold.
Take steam inhalation, with karvol capsule 3 times daily.
Tab augmentin 625mg every morning and evening for 7 days.
Tab mondeslor one daily for 7 days.
Tab Dynapar one every 8hours for 4 days.
Tab pantaprazole 40mg one daily before breakfast for 4 days.
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Xray face pns view digital with reporting to rule out sinusitis.
Tab cefexim o200 two times after food for five days.
Zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days. Montek lc one at night for five days.
Montek lc one at night for five days.
Synarest two times after breakfast n lunch for 3 to 5 days.
Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times before meals for 3to5 days
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Cold and cough lasting 3 weeks with:
• Facial pain
• Headache
• Thick nasal discharge
• Blocked nose
• Heaviness in head
This pattern strongly suggests acute bacterial sinusitis rather than simple viral cold.
When cold lasts beyond 10–14 days and discharge becomes thick/yellow/green with facial pressure, it usually means:
➡️ Sinus inflammation
➡️ Mucus stagnation
➡️ Possible secondary bacterial infection
The “heavy thick cold” happens because:
• Sinus openings get blocked
• Mucus cannot drain
• It becomes thick and infected
This is common after untreated viral cold or allergic rhinitis.
Next Steps
Medication (general guidance):
✔ Steam inhalation 2–3 times daily
✔ Saline nasal spray 3–4 times daily
✔ Levocetirizine at night (if allergy component)
✔ Paracetamol for pain
If symptoms are:
• Persistent >3 weeks
• Severe facial pain
• Thick discharge continuing
Then antibiotic may be required (only after doctor evaluation).
If:
• Fever develops
• Swelling around eyes
• Severe worsening headache
→ Immediate medical review required.
Health Tips
✔ Drink warm fluids
✔ Avoid cold exposure
✔ Sleep with head slightly elevated
✔ Avoid dust and allergens
✔ Do not overuse nasal decongestant drops (max 3–5 days only)
Most sinus infections improve with proper drainage and treatment.
Since your symptoms are already 3 weeks long, I recommend proper evaluation to decide whether antibiotics are needed or if this is allergic sinusitis.
Booking an online consultation will allow me to assess severity and prescribe the correct treatment so it resolves completely without recurrence.
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Hello,
Your symptoms suggest sinus congestion. Thick mucus blocks the sinus passages and causes face pain and headache. Not all sinus problems need antibiotics immediately.
What you can do first:
• Steam inhalation 2–3 times daily.
• Saline nasal spray regularly.
• Levocetirizine 5 mg at night for 5 days.
• Paracetamol for pain if needed.
• Drink warm fluids.
If there is high fever, severe facial pain, or no improvement in 4–5 days, then antibiotics like Amoxicillin-Clavulanate may be required after a short consultation.
Avoid taking antibiotics unnecessarily.
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