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Reg cough and cold
Saturday I had running nose and itchy throat at night...no fever... its 3rd day today .only dry cough prevails ... Am active and able to do house hold chores ...do I need to go for rtpcr test... Difference between seasonal cold and COVID.
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Hello,
I hope you are feeling better now, there’s no need to get tested.
For your dry cough I would suggest to try home remedies initially and if your cough doesn’t seem to get better we can prescribe a cough syrup which you can take for 7 days.
Next Steps
Warm water gargles twice daily
Strepsils/ koflet ( for itching in throat)
Health Tips
If you need anymore help, feel free to consult me by booking an instant consultation . I hope you feel well soon.
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Hi dear, so no running nose n itchy throat now? For dry cough are you taking any treatment? No need for the test then
Next Steps
Symptoms like these n COVID symptoms generally overlap but the treatment remains the same. U must have even heard of asymptomatic COVID cases!
Health Tips
Increase your intake of water, take adequate rest as n when possible. Do not panic. Use a mask at home to prevent spread of cough to others at home. Please do consult here for further assistance
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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