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Question: I have had a cold (or I think its a cold?) for over a month... Mostly a score throat and all over feeling crappy. My skin is flush and warm. After a week or so of taking cold medicine it goes away for a day or 2 then just when I think I am over it and stop taking cold pills it comes back the next day. Could it be something more serious? Or should I be worried it is something more?
Brief Answer:
Incomplete treatment might be the reason..
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX. Welcome to HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Common Cold with added sore throat usually suggests secondary bacterial infection. In case where it remains for long time, knowledge of which infection is that is important.
My advice to you is -
1. Ask your doctor to do SPUTUM ROUTINE AND CULTURE study to know about cause of the sore throat and common Cold. Once we know about the causing bacteria, proper treatment towards the same will be highly effective.
Also do your CBC (complete blood count) and if your doctor thinks then xray chest also.
2.Actually proper clinical examination is necessary, I can't prescribe you treatment at present but I can guide you for sure about it.
Your doctor should start empirical antibiotic treatment at present.
Do warm water + 1 tsf salt gargles 3-4 times a day.
If necessary do steam inhalation regularly So that you fell better.
Stay hydrated, means enough water intake is very necessary at present.
Avoid curd, cold beverages which can increase your cold. Hot beverages like tea, coffee are beneficial.
So, I think I have given you satisfactory answer. If you have any questions you can ask any time.
Thank you.
Have a nice day.
2.Meanwhile treatment of the cold is also nece
Incomplete treatment might be the reason..
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX. Welcome to HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Common Cold with added sore throat usually suggests secondary bacterial infection. In case where it remains for long time, knowledge of which infection is that is important.
My advice to you is -
1. Ask your doctor to do SPUTUM ROUTINE AND CULTURE study to know about cause of the sore throat and common Cold. Once we know about the causing bacteria, proper treatment towards the same will be highly effective.
Also do your CBC (complete blood count) and if your doctor thinks then xray chest also.
2.Actually proper clinical examination is necessary, I can't prescribe you treatment at present but I can guide you for sure about it.
Your doctor should start empirical antibiotic treatment at present.
Do warm water + 1 tsf salt gargles 3-4 times a day.
If necessary do steam inhalation regularly So that you fell better.
Stay hydrated, means enough water intake is very necessary at present.
Avoid curd, cold beverages which can increase your cold. Hot beverages like tea, coffee are beneficial.
So, I think I have given you satisfactory answer. If you have any questions you can ask any time.
Thank you.
Have a nice day.
2.Meanwhile treatment of the cold is also nece
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