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Hie sir/ madam,
My wife name is divya. From past few hours she is suffering from light fever, cold( one nose is blocked ) , mild throat pain, weakness and light shiver in body (chillness).
Can u please suggest medicine and some food to reduce all her sickness as soon as possible.
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Need few more details
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Hi! Thanks for sharing Divya's symptoms. It sounds like she’s developing a viral upper respiratory infection (common cold or flu-like illness). Most of these are self-limiting and improve within a few days with supportive care.
Next Steps
for Fever & chills take tab Paracetamol 500 mg or 650 mg 1 tab every 6–8 hrs as needed
Nasal block Steam inhalation + Otrivin nasal drops (xylometazoline) 1–2 drops in blocked nostril, max 3x/day (not >5 days)
Throat pain : Saltwater gargle + Lozenges (like Strepsils) Every few hours
for Weakness : ORS / electrolyte water, rest , Stay hydrated,
Cold + fever If needed: Cetrizine at night 1 tab once daily for 2–3 days
🛑 Avoid unnecessary antibiotics unless advised by a doctor.
Health Tips
Amla or orange juice (Vitamin C)
Turmeric in warm milk
Zinc-rich foods like pumpkin seeds, nuts (after acute phase)
❌ DON’Ts:
❌ No cold drinks, ice creams, or refrigerated food.
❌ Avoid oily/spicy food which irritates throat/stomach.
❌ Don’t overuse nasal drops — limit to 3x/day for 3–5 days.
❌ Avoid crowded places (risk of spreading or catching more germs)
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Tab sinarest one every 8hours for 4 days.
Steam inhalation with karvol capsule, 2 to 3 times daily.
She can take ginger or lemon tea with honey, fruits like orange, pineapple, kiwi.
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Saline gargle
Nasal decongestant
Paracetamol
Antihistamines
Start an antibiotic if she has cough with severe throat pain
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more than
Green leafy vegetables and fruits and
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Urti.
Steam inhalation.
Salt water gargling.
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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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