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My friend is suffering from viral cough and cold so please suggest me good syrup or tablet to cure that

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Since how long is it, any meds already started for the same? ...  Read More

I am having viral fever since last night and cold too kindly suggest me for the medicine.... I had taken paracetamol yesterday..

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. I can surely help you with some medicine but for that I need to know a few more details. If you want to provide me with those details then you can start ...  Read More

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I want to see a doctor immediately. Viral/ cold since few days. Body weakness and fever too. Fever is not going since few days

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For exactly how many days do you have fever and bodyache? Any other sympoms? Have any tests been done ...  Read More

My son has probably caught the viral flu as he has been having a cold since the last 2 days. Moreover, I wanted to give him flu shot. Can i give him now? Pls suggest.

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No fever, then yes sure can take a vaccine. ...  Read More

There is pain in throat and cold. Iam from Amritsar and many People are suffering from it. I thing it is due to viral. Kindly suggest medicine

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Please do blood CBC ...  Read More

My baby is 18 months old and he is suffering from cold, blocked nose even he is not able to sleep

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Hi This is common in babies,this can be an upper respiratory tract infection. ...  Read More

Suffering from viral accompanied by cold and cough. Sneezing alot. Feeling restless. Blood test report will come tomorrow. Having the medicines prescribed by you. Thank you for consulttion

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Mam you never consulted me .. what medicine are u taking. ...  Read More

My son got viral fever and cold from 7 days doctor has done tests . After 8 days also still my son is getting fever and he is not able to breathe in the night.. please suggest.

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Give steam inhalations 4-5 times a day,and paracetamol for fever and repeat every 4 hours if required. Use decongestant nasal drops for nasal block. ...  Read More

3 months old boy having cold and mucus in the eye It has started 3 days before . Right now in Kolkata and has travelled from Gorakhpur

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If mild,just give steam inhalations for cold and cough and decongestant nasal drops for nasal block or increased cough on lying down. Use paracetamol for fever if required. If eye discharge is sticky, ...  Read More

I have been suffering from viral fever with cold having headache and drowsyness from two days and just can't take rest because I have exams.but temperature being not so high but still little warmer I am feeling inside just taken paracetamol containing tablets. I easily get cold usually and this fever also cause due to cold at first stage

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. I can surely help you with some medicine but for that I need to know a few more details. If you want to provide me with those details then you can start ...  Read More

My sister is allergic with cold and her eosinophils count is always increased. What measure should she take to boost immunity and relief from col

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First de worm her and also do deep breathing exercises ...  Read More

My brother is 15.5 years old. He has had high fever (102–103°F) since morning, vomiting, dry cough, and feeling cold/shivering. I gave 650 mg paracetamol and one dose of amoxicillin (no improvement). Also did cold sponging. Now fever is again 103°F with vomiting and cough. Please guide urgently — which medicine is safe to give

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Fever since morning ?? Just give paracetamol 3 times to 4 times daily and don’t initiate amoxicillin yourself without consulting doctors .. ensure adequate hydration give more liquids of any type j ...  Read More

My father had fever one month ago for one day but from that day cold problem(jhukham) is not going? What's the problem? Should I continue cold medicine or conduct any test?

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Need more detail history to come for diagnosis. Consult nearest physician. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am suffering from cold & cough since 2 days please suggest medicine..I have taken citrizen tablet but no improvement

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Please visit physician ...  Read More

I have a cold and nasal congestion on one side. Can I take Sinarest and Azithromycin tablets? Currently, I have both tablets with me.

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

VIRAL FEVER VOLD COUGH BODY PAIN KHASI WITH COUGH 1 WEEK FEELING WEAKNESS ATTACHED XRAY PLS CHECK ONCE

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Avoid cold and sour food Steam inhalation and gargles Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

A five month old girl baby is suffering with a cold. Using saline drops for nose blockage. Could somebody please tell me how I can help her to heal?

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

My 3 year old weight around 13kg getting cold again and again from last 2 months like after 10-15 days her nose start running or sometimes it's congested for many days is it normal in December she was getting high fever along with cough cold fever stay for 3 days but cough and cold last for 10-12 days after 15 days again she's cold and cough start

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Antibiotics are usually started if there are signs of bacterial infection,if there are signs of bacterial infection it is justified to give antibiotics. Recurrent cold and sneezing could be a manifest ...  Read More

Hi, My friend Nikita has been suffering from a bad cold for the past couple of days. Can you please recommend some effective otc medications for this ?

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Cold home remedies include staying hydrated with warm liquids like tea or broth, using saline nasal sprays or drops, gargling with salt water, inhaling steam from a bowl or shower, resting, using humi ...  Read More

Hi my child got cold and cough slight fever and eye discharge 4days back went to doctor. Doctor told is viral infection after fever is gone now cold and cough is there slight rash i noticed it s common after viral infection rash will appear any problem

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Need pictures to comment Cough and cold takes time to subside ...  Read More

Started with a runny nose and sneeze and it got better over 3 days. But then developed cough that goes away and then comes back. I cough more in th cold than warm weather. Cough is dry . Other symptom is just feeling sleepier and tired than usual. Confused whether it's bacterial or viral infection? How to differentiate because one requires antibiot

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Take appointment ...  Read More

I am suffering from cold from past three days. Suffering from throat pain and feeling pain in chest during cough. Feeling a serious problem

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-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ...  Read More

I am having fever since yesterday. Prescribe medicine for viral fever and cold. Headache and tiredness as well

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

My daughter is 2.5 years old. She is having cold. How much dosage i can give Relent+ medicine for cold. Please can anyone suggest

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3.5ml ...  Read More

My daughter 5yr old has allergic cold and nose block and adenoid . doctor was prescribed momeflo nasal spray and montair kid for a month .it was completely cured after taking medicine.now since 2 day her allergy symptoms blocked nose started how to find whether it is allergy cold or viral cold .now again snoring has started.can that be reduce

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Greetings looks like seasonal symptoms use antihistamine ...  Read More

Hello team, my baby is 5 month old and she has viral cold cough, is it ok to give her headbath while she has cold .. please suggest

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It’s better to avoid head bath in such situation ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I'm suffering from TYPHOID FEVER from 7 days and taking medicine... 1. cefixime 200 and oflaxcin 200 (Bid) 2. paracetamol 50O MG (Tid) now I'm having cold/sneezes/runny nose/blocked nose... can you please prescribe me any tablets for my cold runny blocked sneezed nose which goes along with above mentioned antibiotics..... without ca

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Take antihistamines ...  Read More

I had cold since many days but I did not consult doctor. Due to cold and fever, I missed alot of classes in college as I had to travel very far and now short of attendance. I need a medical certificate for some previous 5 -10 days and forward 10 days. Please help me. I live in Noida.

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I had cold since many days but I did not consult doctor. Due to cold and fever, I missed alot of classes in college and now short of attendance. I need a medical certificate for some previous 5 days and forward 10 days. Please help me.

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I had cold score since 2 days now very painful I have swelling near the area also ... I am using ice pack ,dologel and Vaseline what more shall I do

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

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