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Suggest Treatment For Nasal Congestion, Cough And Altered Taste In Mouth

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Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Question: Hi i had the cold/ virus really bad 14th - 18th April 2016. Fever, cough, sore throat and runny nose. Went to doctor got cerozim tablets [antibiotic] for 5 days and brozeet syrup 5ml twice a day. I am much better now but not fully recovered . Medication is finished.
Still have cough and nasal congestion and have very little taste in my mouth.
Could you advice me how to proceed,
thanks
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You need to continue treatment plan for 7 more days .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily ,
Tab paracetamol twice daily for inflammation ,
Tab vitamin C twice daily &
Antihistaminic Tab Claritin (Loratadine 10mg) at night for 7 more days.

You will get relief .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Nasal Congestion, Cough And Altered Taste In Mouth

Brief Answer: You need to continue treatment plan for 7 more days . Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern. If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily , Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily , Tab paracetamol twice daily for inflammation , Tab vitamin C twice daily & Antihistaminic Tab Claritin (Loratadine 10mg) at night for 7 more days. You will get relief . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.