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Sinus Draining, Cough, Had Dengue Flu A Week Ago. Augmentin For Cough And Cold?
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Augmentin is an antibiotic and it is usually given when we suspect of a bacterial infection. Commonly the cough and cold are allergic or viral in origin. If the cough is productive with sputum then probably it is bacterial infection.
Before taking any antibiotic you can take some simple measures for relief like-
1. Do steam inhalation at least twice daily- Take hot water in a vessel, put eucalyptus oil in it. Inhale it by covering yourself with a blanket. See to it that fans/AC are not on during this and after some time also i.e. around 10-15 minutes.
2.For pain relief, anti-inflammatory, fever reducing medications (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) will help you.
3.Take OTC available anti allergic agents like cetrizine or fexofenadine to rule out allergic cause.
4. Avoid all irritants.
5.Application of warm cloth, hot water bottle or gel pack to face for 5-10 minutes relieves pain and inflammation to some extent.
6.Use nasal decongestant or steroid drops or sprays for decongestion which encourages drainage.
7.Use a humidifier in your room.
I hope my answer and recommendations are adequate and helpful. Waiting for your further follow up queries if any.
Regards.
Thanks for writing to us.
Augmentin is an antibiotic and it is usually given when we suspect of a bacterial infection. Commonly the cough and cold are allergic or viral in origin. If the cough is productive with sputum then probably it is bacterial infection.
Before taking any antibiotic you can take some simple measures for relief like-
1. Do steam inhalation at least twice daily- Take hot water in a vessel, put eucalyptus oil in it. Inhale it by covering yourself with a blanket. See to it that fans/AC are not on during this and after some time also i.e. around 10-15 minutes.
2.For pain relief, anti-inflammatory, fever reducing medications (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) will help you.
3.Take OTC available anti allergic agents like cetrizine or fexofenadine to rule out allergic cause.
4. Avoid all irritants.
5.Application of warm cloth, hot water bottle or gel pack to face for 5-10 minutes relieves pain and inflammation to some extent.
6.Use nasal decongestant or steroid drops or sprays for decongestion which encourages drainage.
7.Use a humidifier in your room.
I hope my answer and recommendations are adequate and helpful. Waiting for your further follow up queries if any.
Regards.
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