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Fever cough and cold
Fever cough and cold for past 5 days. Using paracetamol. Have allergic cold to AC and chilled food. Please suggest.
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URTI
STEAM INHALATION WITH VICKS OR EUCALYPTUS OIL TWO TIMES BEFORE MEALS.
CEFEXIM O200 TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS.
ZERODOL SP THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS. MONTEK LC ONE AT NIGHT AFTER DINNER FOR 5DAYS.
AMBRODIL S SYR5 ML TWICE N 10ML AT NIGHT FOR 5 DAYS.
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"A fever, cough, and cold lasting for 5 days is typically indicative of a Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI). While you have a known sensitivity to cold environments (AC) and chilled food, the presence of a fever suggests an active infectious process rather than just a simple allergy. At 36, if the symptoms have not started to improve after 5 days of paracetamol, we need to ensure the infection isn't progressing toward the lower respiratory tract (Lungs) or developing into a secondary bacterial infection...
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Rest is Medicine: "Your body needs energy to fight the virus. Prioritize 8–9 hours of sleep and avoid strenuous physical activity until the fever has stayed away for at least 24 hours."
Nutrition: "Focus on Vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruits (at room temperature) and zinc-rich meals to support your immune system's recovery."
Caution: "Do not start any antibiotics (like Azithromycin) on your own. Antibiotics do not kill viruses and using them unnecessarily can lead to drug resistance and gut issues."
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