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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Slight Fever

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Posted on Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Question: I had been swimming when it was raining no I have developed phlegm and I feel feverish what should I do
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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
drink some hot milk with ginger and turmeric. Also gargle with salt water.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX drink some hot milk with ginger and turmeric. Also gargle with salt water.
You can take Paracetamol, four times a day and any anti cold preparation four times a day.
If the fever remains high, please see your doctor for an antibiotic.
You can revert back to me. Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Slight Fever

Brief Answer: drink some hot milk with ginger and turmeric. Also gargle with salt water. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX drink some hot milk with ginger and turmeric. Also gargle with salt water. You can take Paracetamol, four times a day and any anti cold preparation four times a day. If the fever remains high, please see your doctor for an antibiotic. You can revert back to me. Regards