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Severe cold and cough
I am suffering from severe cold and cough from last two days, I have taken vicks action 500. No affect.
Shall I visit any doctor or continue medicine for a day or two and see?
Can I get any suggestions please?
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Cough and cold are mostly viral. But if its severe, it might be bacterial infection too. Also, For dry cough and for cough with sputum, medications are different.
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First try home remedies like steam inhalations and frequent drinking hot beverages like turmeric milk. if not relieved, consult online bacause it will need elaborate discussion of symptoms and signs.
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Do not take dry cough syrup for cough with sputum.
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Yes visit a GP or take online consultation for treatment. Take chesten cold one tablet 3 times a day
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