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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Throat Irritation
Question: I am having cold plus throat irritation and pain. Also I am getting severe headache all day.
Brief Answer:
upper respiratory infection
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are currently experiencing cold symptoms including nasal congestion, sore throat and headache. These are all associated with a viral illness and taking antibiotics is not going to help reduce your symptoms. I recommend focusing your treatment on symptom control. The first and most important thing is to get plenty of sleep. Without sleep you will not be able to heal. Next you can use ibuprofen and tylenol to help with pain. Try a cold or flu medication with a decongestant to reduce nasal congestion. And then lastly use a slat water gargle to sooth the sore throat.
Your symptoms will probably last 3-7 days. If they last any longer than that you may benefit from seeing your medical provider to be sure you don't have any secondary infections.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any further questions.
upper respiratory infection
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are currently experiencing cold symptoms including nasal congestion, sore throat and headache. These are all associated with a viral illness and taking antibiotics is not going to help reduce your symptoms. I recommend focusing your treatment on symptom control. The first and most important thing is to get plenty of sleep. Without sleep you will not be able to heal. Next you can use ibuprofen and tylenol to help with pain. Try a cold or flu medication with a decongestant to reduce nasal congestion. And then lastly use a slat water gargle to sooth the sore throat.
Your symptoms will probably last 3-7 days. If they last any longer than that you may benefit from seeing your medical provider to be sure you don't have any secondary infections.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any further questions.
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