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Viral flu symptoms
I had flu from last 5 days.my doc given me antibiotics.fever decreased but respiratory symptoms day by day increase.should I take any antiviral medicine please suggest me?
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Go for a rapid influenza test ,if tests positive take antiviral medicine
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Take symptomatic treatment and healthy nutrition
If worsens go consult ur local physician
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Consult for more
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Need more history and the antibiotics you are taking.
You can try steam inhalation.
Kindly consult for better help and share your ongoing treatment details.
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Firstly there are no antiviral which will reduce ur respiratory symptoms immediately. Try home remedies with gargling saline water and even it persists kindly visit nearest respiratory medicine expert
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Please consult your General Physician again for another examination to find out if you have developed a chest infection.
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Antibiotics have no role for viral fever.
In most of the cases it will subsided by self immunity.
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The symptoms can be relieved with certain medications. kindly seek a consultation for the same.
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Connect please
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No other medicines are required.
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Remember, if your symptoms worsen or last longer than expected, consult a healthcare professional for proper guidance and treatment.
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Staying hydrated, resting, consuming warm liquids like tea or soup, using honey, ginger, and garlic for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, steam inhalation, saline nasal sprays to help alleviate symptoms and support recovery.
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Donot take another antibiotic or strong medication
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Salt water gargle
Avoid ginger and hot fluids
Donot consume sour substances
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It really takes time to recover from even a viral flu these days .
Have patience.
If symptoms are really bothersome seek your healthcare provider opinion.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid cold and sour food
Steam inhalation and gargles
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated.
Do consult.
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes, needed,ostemlavir
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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9 yrs exp
Bareilly
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
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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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