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Cold very long time
Doctor, I have been suffering from a cold for the past several days.
It is a dry cold and my both nostrils are completly blocked. I feel a heaviness in my nose,
its suffer almost 3month now, i have taken steam with vicks several times.
Please suggest a suitable medicine to relief this.
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Take tab monteleukast 10mg one daily for 5 days.
Tab cetrrizine 5mg morning and evening for 5days.
Do steam inhalation with Karvol capsule morning and evening for 5 days.
Take vitamin C 500mg one morning and one evening for 15 days.
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Use a face mask when outdoors.
Let me know your condition after 7 days.
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Hi,
Since your symptoms are persistent you should try the following
1. Normal saline nasal drops ( this helps decongest the nose. Don't get the ones with steroids)
2. Try to avoid exposure to cigarette smoke. It's a very common irritant
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Consult if your symptoms are unsettling
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Your symptoms could be due to allergy, nasal polyps.Try duonase nasal spray twice daily and tablet histafree m once a day for a few weeks.If no relief, consult a ENT specialist in your area for a clinical examination and appropriate management.
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Please take fluticasone nasal spray , two sprays in each nostril , twice daily
For atleast 4-6 weeks
(Intranasal steroids are very imp.)
As you may be having chronic rhinosinusitus or allergic rhinitis
Please take steam inhalation
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saline nasal irrigation with SOLSPREE, Is very imp.
please also take tab sinarest morning evening or
tab levocetrizine morning and evening
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please take tab Montair LC in the evening before sleeping
Will help with the dry cough
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A physical examination by a General Physician and an ENT Specialist is required. Apparently you have been suffering for more than 3 months. Quite a few investigations will also be required.
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Hello,
A persistent cold with nasal blockage and heaviness for **3 months** is not typical and may indicate an underlying condition such as chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, or nasal polyps. While steam inhalation with Vicks can provide temporary relief, it does not address the root cause of your symptoms.
To properly diagnose and treat your condition, I recommend:
1. **A detailed evaluation** of your nasal passages and sinuses.
2. **Targeted medication** (such as nasal corticosteroids, antihistamines, or decongestants) based on the diagnosis.
3. **Lifestyle or environmental modifications** if allergies are contributing.
Self-medicating without a proper diagnosis can delay effective treatment. Please schedule a consultation with me for a thorough assessment. For immediate assistance, you can reach me on WhatsApp at **eight zero zero nine eight two one three three two**.
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Fluticortizone nasal spray two times two puffs till required.
Montek lc one at night after dinner for 5 days. Continue steam.its an allergic condition.
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Oxymetazoline nasal drops 2 drops qid
Tab Montek lc hs
Avoid cold and dust
Use face mask
Ent consultation if this doesn't resolve
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Kindly connect
Need few more details.
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Please visit physician
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Avoid allergic factor
Do Allergic test
Take Tab A To z or montair lc or Avamys nasal spray
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Hi,
Your symptoms suggest a viral infection, allergic rhinitis, or possibly sinusitis. Since you’ve been using steam and Vicks for three months without much relief, it’s worth reassessing the cause.
Here’s what you can do:
Nasal saline rinse – Helps clear mucus and reduce congestion.
Antihistamines or decongestants – If allergies are a factor, an antihistamine may help. Decongestant nasal sprays should be used only for a few days (max 3 days) to avoid rebound congestion.
Hydration & rest – Drink warm fluids, avoid cold exposure.
Consult an ENT if needed – If symptoms last more than 10 days, worsen, or are accompanied by facial pain/pressure, it could be a bacterial sinus infection needing further evaluation.
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Consult a ENT specialist
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Seems allergic
Tab montair FX 1 tab od HS
Otrivin nasal drop
2 weeks
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Pune
Pls connect
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
As it has been around 3 months, you need to visit an ENT Dr for further evaluation.
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
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12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Allegra.
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Mumbai
Consult
Available now
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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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. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online
U need a complete course of medication for next five days
And immunity boosters to boost your immunity
Contact
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need more history for further evaluation. Please consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do Consult.
Mucinac effervescent 600mg in 1 glass of water 2 times a day.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
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. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
It looks allergic rhinitis
Take montair LC daily once in night for 1 week .
Avoid cold things .
Take steam inhalation
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kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Use nasoclear
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