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Discharge from nose and cough
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I am suffering from a yellow discharge from my nose and with a cough also.
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It may be
Viral infection (like a common cold or flu) → Most frequent reason; mucus starts clear and turns yellow/white as your immune system kicks in.
Sinusitis (sinus infection) → Can be viral or (less often) bacterial; leads to thick yellow discharge, facial pressure, and cough from postnasal drip.
Allergies or irritants → Can cause yellow mucus if there's secondary inflammation or blockage.
Other → Rarely, it could relate to bronchitis or other issues, especially if the cough is persistent.
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Most people recover with rest and home care, but see a doctor (or ENT specialist) for proper evaluation if needed
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Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
Steam inhalation
2-3 times/day (loosens pus, improves drainage)
Saline nasal spray
Clears discharge, reduces infection load
Paracetamol if headache / body pain
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for cough do consult a general physician as we need to check your lungs by stetho.
Take antibiotics with proper consultation
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You need a complete examination. Please consult a General Physician in your area for a physical examination and further management.
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Kindly get online consultation
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Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
✓Steam inhalation
2–3 times/day (loosens pus, improves drainage)
Saline nasal spray
✓ Clears discharge, reduces infection load
Paracetamol if headache / body pain
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antibiotics can be started under doctor 's guidance
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Most likely upper respiratory tract infection
Can take steam inhalation at home thrice daily
Do not take medication on its own
Get your chest check for any other abnormalities
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steam inhalation
chest consult
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do not wait for more days if the cough persists.
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Yellow mucus is common in viral infections and usually improves on its own
Antibiotics are not needed in the first few days
Steam and nasal saline are very effective
Please comeback and mention if if fever facial pain or symptoms last more than 10 days
Probably its upper respiratory tract infection
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Steam inhalation: 2–3 times/day
Saline nasal spray or drops: 3–4 times/day
Paracetamol 500–650 mg SOS for fever/body ache
Antihistamine (if sneezing/runny nose):
Cetirizine 10 mg at night
Dry cough -Dextromethorphan syrup
Wet cough -Ambroxol + Guaifenesin syrup
Warm fluids (water, soup)
Avoid cold air, dust, smoke
Proper rest
Head elevation while sleeping
Nasal hygiene (saline wash)
If symptoms persist more than 10 days
Then only take
Amoxicillin– Clavulanate OR Doxycycline (if penicillin allergy)
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Follow for 10 days then comeback if problem persist
Health Tips
Ignore cold keep yourself warm
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Take Montaik LC once in the evening for 5days
Azithromycin once a day after lunch for 5days
Take ASCORIL-LS 10ML BD for 5days
Do steam inhalation twice a day
Gargle twice with salt and hot water
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Avoid taking cold food and drink.
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Any fever, headache..any other symptoms.. need more details.. connect me on practo
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You can take tab coamoxyclav 625 mg thrice daily for 5 days and steam inhalation will help you.
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Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
Ex-Resident, RML Hospital, New Delhi.
Your case has been allotted to me.
Based on your symptoms of yellow nasal discharge along with cough, this is most commonly suggestive of an upper respiratory tract infection, sinus involvement, or post-nasal drip. In many cases, this starts as a viral infection and may sometimes progress to a bacterial infection, especially if symptoms persist or worsen.
Guidance & What You Should Do
• Maintain good hydration and warm fluids
• Steam inhalation 2–3 times daily helps clear nasal congestion
• Avoid cold drinks, dust, smoke, and sudden temperature changes
• Adequate rest is important for recovery
• Medicines may be required depending on duration, severity, fever, throat pain, or facial heaviness
If symptoms have been present for more than 5–7 days, are worsening, or are associated with fever or facial pain, medical treatment (including antibiotics, if indicated) may be required after proper assessment.
When to See a Doctor Immediately
Please seek medical attention if you develop:
• High or persistent fever
• Severe facial pain or headache
• Breathlessness or chest discomfort
• Thick yellow/green discharge persisting beyond a week
• Worsening cough or weakness
For a proper evaluation and tailored treatment, you may connect with me on my WhatsApp number: 85271646 seven seven for this concern or any future medical queries.
Through WhatsApp consultation, you will receive detailed medical consultation, appropriate medicine prescription with correct dosing, and personalized advice including diet, precautions, and supportive measures.
Take care and wish you a speedy recovery.
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Hello
Mostly likely bacterial.
Tab Montek LC at night x 5 days
Steam inhalation thrice daily
Let me know if you feel relieved, if not we can escalate the treatment.
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It's bacteria infection. You should take antibiotics for 5 days and cough syrup along with gargle.
For more discussion you can contact me directly on PRACTO
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infection can trigger yellow discolouration of sputum.
it is due to white blood cells fighting the bacteria or virus in your body .
if cough and this discharge is prolonged you need an antibiotic coverage.
can share all relevant history of your condition and can consult me.
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can consult me for further questions.
Health Tips
take steam inhalation can help congestion .
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Bacterial infection. You need medications. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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You have common cold
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need some more details kindly consult
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This is seasonal cough and common cold. Try taking T. Montek LC once daily at night. If this does not help you’ll need to go for further consultation and take a small course of antibiotics.
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You have common cold and cough
Due to weather and maybe some viral infection
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drink warm water
avoid cold and dust
take levocet 5 mg two times a day after meal
for cough relief take cofcils
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It could be an upper respiratory tract infection.Take histafree tablet once a day,koflet syrup and tab crocin if you have fever
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It's just a normal viral upper respiratory tract infection only . Drink hot water . Don't roam in cold environment.
Take T. Tamiflu 75mg 1--0-0.
T. Levocetrizine 0-0-1.
Syr. Ascoril - D 5ml tds
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Type of cough not mentioned????????
Probably its wet as nasal discharge is there which is infected as u mentioned its yellow.
Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times before meals 3to5 min two times.
Cefexim o200 two times after food for five days.
Montek lc one at night for five days.
Zerodol sp three times a day after food for 3to5 days.
Ambrodil s syr5 ml twice n 10ml at night for five days or as required.
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Likely cold or sinus congestion.
Steam inhalation, warm fluids, saline spray.
See a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.
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Go for
CBC to rule out infective pathology.
Stem inflation and Expectorant for symptomatic relief.
ENT examination to rule out local cause.
For further details contact on nine four two five eight six two one five five.
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You need steam inhalation with salbutamol+budesonide for cough relief. If you have fever please take paracetamol.
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eat slightly warm food for through relief.
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Any other symptoms?
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Need a proper history. Cough and cold since how many days? Is it associated with fever ??
For symptomatic management can use saline nasal drops 3 times daily, steam inhalation.
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Dr. Ishwa Vaderia
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Rajkot
Can help but
Need more history
Kindly consult on 9three28010077 for appointment
Text/audio/ video consultation available
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Needs proper history and evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Valsad
Avoid cold and sour foods.Take steam inhalation.Pls connect for further discussion and solution.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Shahbaz Khan
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Needs more evaluation and history kindly take consultation with a doctor don't self medicate
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Yellowish discharge from nose and cough is a sign of bacterial infection. You need antibiotics. Contact the Doctor on Practo soon and start the medication and if symptoms are worse visit the nearest hospital in person that is physically.
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Dr. V R Tindwani
Family Physician
51 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yellow discharge indicates infection, may be sinusitis, antibiotics, hot water gargling and steam inhalation helpful
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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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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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Steam inhalation
Luke warm water intake
Avoid cold food
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consultation
Health Tips
Steam inhalation
Luke warm water intake
Avoid cold food
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
It's Upper respiratory tract infection
Take Levo m once a day for 5 days
Benadryl CR 10ml each thrice a day for 5 days
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Abeed Ahmed
Diabetologist
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is UPPER respiratory track infection mostly viral ..
tab agumentin 625mg twice a day
Tab ODIMONT AL lc twice a day
Oxyspray three times f/b steam inhalation
Syrup ascoryl ls 5ml three times
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If not subside take practo consult for more details
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nashik
Hello take steam inhalation with karvol plus capsule thrice daily
Take brozex cough syrup 5ml thrice daily for cough
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Urti
Steam inhalation
Salt water gargling
Rest for 3 days
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Use sinarest
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Any cold exposure? Fever? Symptoms since when?
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steam inhalation with karvol plus capsule
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