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Cough, running nose, sneezing, headache
I am having cough,running nose and sneezing from past 1 week..
Been taking precautions such as drinking hot water,steam and gargil 2 times a day.
Also been talking cheston cold from past 3 days
I am feeling fine but that great.
Can u please suggest, if the symptoms are of common cold or viral infections?
Do I need to go for any test ?
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Common cold is not common... Its too a virus but with time it has become common and seasonal... Corona is also getting old and common too...
Don't panic if you go for Covid confirmation u can but with that prepare yourself for the consequences u might face when everyone will knew about it...As it has become a Taboo for the society......
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I suggest you to stay at home and start with antibiotics ,vitamin c thrice a day, paracetamol, antihistaminic,pantoprazole , cough syrup. Along with that continue your home remedies...
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If at any point you feel dysneac then rush to nearby hospital.
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Dr. Saima Iqtadar
General Physician
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
If you are not having fever, you don't need to worry much. Take more of citrus fruits and continue taking precautions. Any breathlessness ,fever along with cold and cough should be taken into account.
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Common cold only, nothing to worry.
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Dr. Pratibha Garg
General Practitioner
36 yrs exp
Muzaffarnagar
Don't panic
Drink plenty of fluids
Eat more citrus fruits, lemon, oranges
Eat healthy simple ,easy to digest food
Follow precaution norms for covid fever
Next Steps
watch for fever or stress breathing ,if so go for Covid19 test
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Dr. Jeevan Kumar
General Medicine
6 yrs exp
Karimnagar
Need detailed history... Have u met anyone these recent days? Any other symptoms? No need to panic... Consult me online for further management and evaluation..
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation for better treatment.
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take online consultation for further treatment
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