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Frequent cough and cold
I keep getting recurring cough and cold along with minor fever too. It causes me headaches and sinusitis effect at first and then the cough gets stuck in nasopharynx mainly.i tried taking fee antibiotics too but it still doesn't improve and i feel so much fatigue.
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You should consult a General Physician in your area for a physical examination. If indicated, due to frequent attacks you should also consult an ENT Specialist for your case.
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U can add montair lc od (hs) for 10 days
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do breathing excercises like yoga pranayama
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steam inhalation with karvol plus capsule pour few drops of it for 5min
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The fact that your symptoms are recurring and do not respond well to antibiotics suggests that the underlying cause may be Allergic Rhinitis or Chronic Sinusitis rather than a simple infection. The "stuck" feeling in the nasopharynx is likely due to post-nasal drip, which triggers a persistent cough.
Diagnostic Recommendations:
Blood Tests: Get a Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC) and Serum IgE levels to check for an allergic profile.
Imaging: If headaches persist, a CT scan of the Paranasal Sinuses (PNS) may be needed to rule out structural issues like polyps or chronic sinus blockage.
Physical Review: A clinical examination of your throat and nasal passages by an ENT specialist is recommended.
Suggested Management:
Nasal Hygiene: Use Saline Nasal Sprays or a Neti pot twice daily to clear allergens and thick mucus from the nasopharynx.
Steam Inhalation: Continue steam inhalation (plain water) to soothe the respiratory lining.
Antihistamines: You may benefit from a course of a non-drowsy antihistamine (like Fexofenadine or Bilastine) or a steroid nasal spray, but these should only be started after a formal prescription.
Avoid Self-Medication: Please stop taking random antibiotics; overusing them can lead to resistance and will not help if the cause is viral or allergic.
General Advice:
Identify and avoid triggers such as dust, strong perfumes, or sudden temperature changes. Focus on improving your immunity with a balanced diet and adequate sleep to combat the fatigue.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times before meals.
Tab montek lc one at night for five to seven days.
Cough type????
Dry ??????
Wet????
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Please share detailed medical history, meds taken.
Get cbc done and share results.
Then I can help you to heal.
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Consult with ENT doctor for better.
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This is due to pollution, dust, or seasonal changes.
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Consult an ENT . Do Steam Inhalation 3 times a day. It is best way to loosen mucus and clear your head. Use a saline spray to wash out the irritants and thick mucus directly. Drink lots of warm water, herbal tea, or warm soup daily.
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Do not take more antibiotics without a prescription, do not kill viruses and can cause antibiotic resistance. To avoid irritants use a mask when going outside
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Hi, if its keeps recurring we need to consider allergies. Does anybody in your family have asthma or frequent colds too? The other reason could be chronic sinusitis. When the sinuses are not cleared you keep getting such episodes often. Fatigue is common when illnesses keep coming often. The body has to keep up the immune response which causes tiredness.
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when you feel feverish record the temperature. sometimes the body might just be warm.
Get an xray of paranasal sinuses to looks for chronic sinusitis.
do a routine blood count and absolute eosinophil count for allergy
do steam inhalation twice a day
if no recorded fever take tab Montec Lc at Night for 2 weeks and see if there's any response
revert in 2 weeks time, we can take it from there
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If u r using antibiotics since week or two then stop them
Go for natural therapy like steam for 15-20 mins twice daily
Use nasal drops for decongestion
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Avoid sweets cold beverages to decrease cough include hot water hot milk in the snacks
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Please consult
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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