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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Running Nose
Question: my mother is suffering from cold. she is 56 years old and she is diabetic. she also has running nose. please advice.
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Detailed Answer:
hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
The best option for cough and cold are as follows-
1. Steam inhalation 4 times a day.
2. Warm saline gargles 4 times a day.
3. a course of multivitamins.
4. Paracetamol in case there is associated fever.
5. Antibiotics may be needed. However, as of now I dont feel its needed.
6. Good sugar control is needed.
7. Plenty of fluids should be taken, preferably warm.
8. It would be good to test with a CBC and Chest X ray.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible.
Best of luck,
Dr Mittal
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Detailed Answer:
hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
The best option for cough and cold are as follows-
1. Steam inhalation 4 times a day.
2. Warm saline gargles 4 times a day.
3. a course of multivitamins.
4. Paracetamol in case there is associated fever.
5. Antibiotics may be needed. However, as of now I dont feel its needed.
6. Good sugar control is needed.
7. Plenty of fluids should be taken, preferably warm.
8. It would be good to test with a CBC and Chest X ray.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible.
Best of luck,
Dr Mittal
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