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Heavy cold and Headache
I have been having a heavy cold and a headache for the past 1 day also it feels like a dry and sore throat with a blocked nose, water coming from my nose with a cold, although I don't have a fever I am not able to sleep properly.
Please suggest me any medications for quick recovery as my exams are nearby.
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From your symptoms — blocked nose, watery nasal discharge, sore throat, and headache — this appears to be an episode of acute viral rhinitis (common cold) or sinus congestion. It’s self-limiting but can cause significant discomfort, especially when you have exams coming up. Let’s get you feeling better quickly.
Here’s what usually helps:
Tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg once daily at night – helps reduce sneezing and nasal discharge.
Tablet Paracetamol 650 mg every 6–8 hours if you have headache or body ache.
Steam inhalation 2–3 times/day – loosens mucus and relieves nasal blockage.
Warm salt water gargles twice daily for throat relief.
Nasal saline spray (like Nasivion Saline or Sterimar) to clear blocked passages.
Stay hydrated, take light warm fluids, and ensure proper rest.
If you continue to have a severe blocked nose or persistent headache beyond 3 days, a short 3–5 day course of a nasal decongestant spray or anti-inflammatory may be needed — but that should be taken under guidance, as overuse can cause rebound congestion.
Don’t worry — this typically settles within 3–4 days with proper rest and treatment.
If you’d like, I can help you with an exact day-wise recovery plan with safe medicine combinations so you’re fit for your exams and can sleep comfortably tonight.
You can message me directly on WhatsApp at nine three two six zero two zero five three six for a quick personalized treatment and faster recovery plan.
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Take
Tab Sinarest 1-0-1 5days
Tab azithro 1-0-1 5days
Tab pan 1-0-0 5days before food
Consult me directly for further queries
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steam inhalation
drink boiled water only
maintain healthy diet
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These are typical flu symptoms during the season transition. Connect on the app to get proper guidance.
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This more likely sounds like Rhinosinusitis where you get cold episodes like common flu alongwith sinus blockage which causes headache.
You can contact me here on this platform for a proper 5 days treatment.
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Would suggest steam inhalation and few other medicines that can be prescribed after discussion
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please visit a physician
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Need some more details kindly consult
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it looks like cold/ rhinitis. the headache is due to blocked nose and sinuses
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levocitrizine twice a day post lunch for 5 days
ortrivine spray for 3 days
betadine gargle twice a day after and before sleep for 5days
water steaming twice a day adter and before sleep for sleep
dolo 650mg twice a day until headache stops
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steaming and gargling helps relieving the symptoms…can use salt or betadine for gargling
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Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for 3to5 days. Montek lc one at night for five days. Azee500 one per day after food for five days. Fluticortizone nasal spray two puffs two times.
Sleep disturbed due to cold.
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Kindly book consultation for prescription , you are suffering from viral infection
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Its because of phlegm buildup.
You might be allergic too.
According to the issues,You have to take
Tab Montec LC for night × 5 days
Along with that,
Tab Ambroxol 30mg morning, noon and at night.
Also consult me to tell the issues in detailed manner to get the proper quick recovery.
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If the symptoms have been present for less than 3 days, or there is no predominant yellowish or discolored sputum, you can go for symptomatic treatment:-
- T. PARACETAMOL 500 MGthree to four times a day until you get relief (maximum 4 times), at an interval of 4 hours
- T. LEVOCETRIZINE 5 mg every night after food for 3 days
- For dry cough SYRUP ASCORIL-D 10 ml in the morning and at night after food for 3 to 5 days; if severe, up to 3 times a day
- For nasal block, NASIVION NASAL DROPS, 2 drops in each nostril 3 times a day
Additionally, do steam inhalation three times a day, gargle with warm water, and avoid chilled items.
If symptoms are for more than 3 days, or if there is sputum yellowish or discolored, or symptoms become severe and are not getting relieved, you can start with:-
- T. AUGMENTIN 625 mg -- one tablet in the morning and one at night after food for 5 days,
or T. AZITHROMYCIN 500 mg — one tablet in morning, after food for 5 days
- Along with this, take T. Pantop 40 mg once a day, 30 minutes before food, especially if you are using multiple doses of T. PARACETAMOL daily or taking T. AUGMENTIN or AZITHROMYCIN
Keep yourself hydrated and have small, frequent light meals every 2 to 3 hours rather than three large meals. T. VITAMIN C 500mg for 5 days every afternoon after food, to help improve immunity.
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It is viral season.
Take steam inhalation morning and before going to bed.
Take paracetamol 500mg for headache
Take vit C tablets twice daily
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Tab augmentin 625mg one morning and one evening for 5days.
Tab sinarest one every 8hours for 5days.
If nose is blocked, use nasivion nasal drops, 2 drops in each nostril.
Do steam inhalation 2 to 3 times daily.
Do hot saline gargles, drink warm fluids.
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Pls consult we can discuss there
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Urti
Steam inhalation
Salt water gargling
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online and take a proper treatment if u hav exams
Need proper history and evaluation for further suggestions
Take tab flucold twice daily for three days
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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