Cold coughs

2018-09-05 04:03:21
Hi I have cold and coughing from two or three days I am in Banglore please advise any medicine or test need to be done
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weather in bangalore is cold and dusty. please ensure u dont get exposed to too much cold winds and dust and rain.
Next Steps
- Avoid cold food and water, preferably have hot food and water - Don't skip meals have a liquid diet containing soups and progressively increase to solid diet as per how you can tolerate. - Have food rich in vitamin C such as oranges to help build immunity. - Drink plenty of fluids, drink 3 liters of water per day - Do salt water gargling with lukewarm water thrice a day - Do steam inhalation (plain steam) thrice a day and apply vaporub over your chest and nose - Maintain good personal hygiene(Wash you hands regularly) - Rest plenty, body heals while at rest If the condition persists or worsens visit nearest ER at earliest
Health Tips
antihistamine tablets and leukotriene antagonist medication is advised before bed for 5 days.

Answered2018-09-05 12:22:31

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