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Stuffed nose and sore throat
I have stuffed nose and sore throat since yesterday. I usually get this infection during rainy season, there is no fever, temperature range between 97-97.6. During this time of pandemic m scared. Pls guide what to do. Usually I didn't used to take medications and symptoms would go down in few course of days, suggest some medication as well if required.Should I go for covid test?
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Use autrivin nasal drop stop cold things and deep fried Use warm water be happy. Make happy by my gurudaxina to needy people if recovered
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It might be simple upper respiratory tract infection..
Take Tab Levocet 5 at night for 3 days
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Do temperature charting 8 hrly.
Take steam inhalation three times daily.
Gargles with salt water.
Drink plenty of fluids,hot liquids.
Avoid oily spicy food.
Please take all precautions...
Use Mask.
Frequent hand wash.
Social distancing
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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take online consultation for treatment
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Dr. Nikhil Mathew John
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Kollam
No need to do covid test bow unless u have high risk contact. Try nasal decongestant drops steam inhalation ,salt water gargling for 3days. Avoid cold food and drinks
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online consult for further medication
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