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Cough and Cold
Extensive dry cough which is increasingly affecting the nap at nights. Not able to sleep at all during night hours. One of the ear is blocked as well. Already consulted a physician and taking antibiotic twice a day and anti-allergy once a day and cough syrup four times a day for 2-3 days. Taking hot water (with Betadine soln) gurgle once a day and hot water steam twice a day.
No major improvements identified yet. Please help
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Infection & inflammation of the nose and nasopharynk by a group of viruses with or without low grade pyrexia,lassting for few days.
Incubation period
24 to 48 hours
Symptoms
*Onset acute.
*Running nos.
*Sneezing
*Burning and tickling sensation in nose.
*Sore throat
*Slight temperature.
Next Steps
Allergic rhinitis no fever.Discharargrge contains eosinophils.*Influenzal rhinitis-Constitutional symptoms predominate.
Health Tips
Provide rest to the patient,take care of the fever,steam inhalation may be adviccd,saline gargles also helps in decreasing the congestion.
*I adviccd best homoeo doctor consult
and treatment homoeo medicine.
Thanks.23/11/2016.
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Hi.... Rest. Get plenty of sleep and rest your voice....
Drink fluids. Drink plenty of water to keep the throat moist and prevent dehydration.....
Try comforting foods and beverage. Warm liquids — broth, caffeine-free tea or warm water with honey can soothe a sore throat....
Gargle saltwater. A saltwater gargle of 1 teaspoon. Gargle the solution and then spit it out...
Humidify the air. Use a cool-air humidifier to eliminate dry air that may further irritate throat.....
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