Cold, running nose,

2020-05-07 18:41:51
Dear Dr, Last 2 days having bad cold and running nose with watery eyes. I took cepodem O with sinarest. Is that fine or I need to take some other medicine. Getting confused with covid, as there is some cough in between Regards
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Although history required but if only cold may take tab levocet mg one daily if foul smelling discharge then antibiotics may be required

Answered2020-05-08 08:06:21

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Hi - Take ample of rest and avoid any stress - Keep a track wether you experience fever, chest pain or breathlessness or any Gastro symptoms - If you experience any, take medical help Immediately You can also contact Covid 19 helpline - Its most likely a normal flu and not covid 19 As you din mention any history of travel/ contact with covid 19 positive patient/ working in essential services But take all precautions and maintain social distance and Respiratory hygiene - As of now symptomatic treatment with sinarest is fine But cefodem( antibiotic) should be Taken only after consulting a doctor - Take steam, Nasal saline drops Eat healthy Add soups and hot beverages to your diet

Answered2020-05-08 00:17:17

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I will ask for any history of travel or come in contact with any person who is having flu like symptoms . Other symptoms like fever, cough, headache, body pain chills feeling , loose motions and loss of smell and taste to food and tea or coffees etc
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Stop antibiotics as likely viral infection

Answered2020-05-07 20:12:46

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Need detailed history and evaluation
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Answered2020-05-07 19:25:37

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Hello, Travel/ contact history, h/o fever, any underlying disease etc required. Avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics as it leads to resistance.
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1) Steam inhalation thrice a day. 2) Drink plenty of warm water. 3) Tab. Sinarest is enough for symptomatic relief.

Answered2020-05-07 19:03:42

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