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Suggest Treatment For Running Nose And Sneezing, No Fever

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Posted on Wed, 6 Aug 2014
Question: HI, I am XXXX from XXXXXXX Software. My mom is 54 years old, since the past 2 days she has running nose and has been sneezing a lot. She does not have temperature right now...but is not feeling very well overall. Can you recommend?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Common cold.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.

Your mother has cold,sneezing and no fever suggest it is common cold.
I were your treating doctor I would suggest an antihistamine like Cetrizine for sneezing one tablet before bed for 3 days. Continue paracetamol if she has fever, body pains and headache.
Additionally I also suggest
Steam inhalation for 10-15 minutes 3 times a day.
Avoid cold items like water, ice creams.
Drink warm water.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
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Suggest Treatment For Running Nose And Sneezing, No Fever

Brief Answer: Common cold. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to us. Your mother has cold,sneezing and no fever suggest it is common cold. I were your treating doctor I would suggest an antihistamine like Cetrizine for sneezing one tablet before bed for 3 days. Continue paracetamol if she has fever, body pains and headache. Additionally I also suggest Steam inhalation for 10-15 minutes 3 times a day. Avoid cold items like water, ice creams. Drink warm water. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.