Flu cough excessive mucus production

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I have a flu from 3 days and it's getting worst with excessive mucus production and release through nose and cough ... I tool zyrtec and Coldred but they were ineffective. Kindly guide me better medicine

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

You seem to be suffering from viral upper respiratory tract infection which is a common type of throat and nose infection in this season. You may need to take antibiotics, anti cold medicines and decongestant nasal drops for few days for faster recovery. Steam inhalation is also beneficial

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