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Cold and sore throat
Hi Doctor
My brother is having runny nose and sore throat from yesterday .
His throat is ok now.
But he is still suffering from runny or sometimes blocked nose. He is not able to smell anything.
No fever, no body aches ,no chills
We have isolated him.
Should we go for covid testing.
Please guide .
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Yes get the covid 19 RTPCR testing done
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Dr. Subhash Choudhary
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Delhi
As I can understand your symptoms & query we need to more details so that ,I can help you to get rid of this, consult me ASAP
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
17 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern. He should plan for covid test. Check for oxygen saturation levels and make sure it's more than 95.
Next Steps
Take tab Montek lc once at night after food for two weeks and flomist nasal spray one puff in each nostril one minute apart for two times a day.
Health Tips
Take plenty of warm water.
Gargle with warm salt water.
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