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How Can A Cold Without Fever Or Sore Throat Be Treated?
Question: Hello, I currently have a cold I believe. No fever, had a sore throat which is now gone, runny nose the second day that has subsided a bit, congestion and sinus pressure. Just kinda yuck. My son has surgery in two days. Am I contagious since I have no fever and what can I take to dry this up? Thank you, Mia
Brief Answer:
Additional information is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare Magic
I can certainly understand your concern.
Before guiding you further I would like to know your gender and age.
Also specify the age of your son and the kind of surgery that is planned on him .
Once I receive your answers, I will guide you thoroughly.
Thank you
Additional information is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare Magic
I can certainly understand your concern.
Before guiding you further I would like to know your gender and age.
Also specify the age of your son and the kind of surgery that is planned on him .
Once I receive your answers, I will guide you thoroughly.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
The risk of spread of infection is extremely low
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your symptoms, the possibility of a mild upper respiratory tract infection is present.
You need worry about it's spread ( contagiousness) to your son. Considering his age, he might have developed significant immunity against the common viral/ bacterial infection during his growth. Your Infection doesn't pose any risk to his surgery.
Coming to your symptoms, it's advisable to consider antihistamine medications like Monteleukast and/or Levocetrizine for 3 to 5 days to control your symptoms adequately. Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
The possibility of a major viral or bacterial infection in the absence of fever and sore throat is unlikely. Hence you need not worry about it.
Hope I have answered all your questions.
Are you satisfied with my consultation ? Or is there anything else left to be discussed ?
Thank you
The risk of spread of infection is extremely low
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your symptoms, the possibility of a mild upper respiratory tract infection is present.
You need worry about it's spread ( contagiousness) to your son. Considering his age, he might have developed significant immunity against the common viral/ bacterial infection during his growth. Your Infection doesn't pose any risk to his surgery.
Coming to your symptoms, it's advisable to consider antihistamine medications like Monteleukast and/or Levocetrizine for 3 to 5 days to control your symptoms adequately. Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
The possibility of a major viral or bacterial infection in the absence of fever and sore throat is unlikely. Hence you need not worry about it.
Hope I have answered all your questions.
Are you satisfied with my consultation ? Or is there anything else left to be discussed ?
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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