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Suggest Treatment For Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2014

Question: Doctor,

I am having Zocef 500, 1-0-1, Imol Plus, 1-1-1 & Cetzine 0-0-1 as prescribed by my doctor since Friday night but it appears the fever still persists. I am a diabetic and also take Glycomet 500, 1-0-1

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Infections in diabetics should be treated aggressively. However in order to help you better I need more information from you

1. What is the focus of infection? For example cough, loose motion, vomiting, burning while urinating, headache
2. Are you having chills and rigors during the fever episodes?
3. Does Imol bring down the fever?
4. Are you sugars under good control?

Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (15 hours later)

Doctor,

I answer as below.

1. The fever started with dry cough on Thursday and I had Dolo 650 only till Friday night when is visited the doctor.The fever used to come down with Dolo.
2. I do not have chills & rigors but sweating is present when the fever goes down.
3. yes, Imol brings down the fever.
4. Yes

Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Upper respiratory tract infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back

I am sorry for the short delay in my reply

From the history you have given it looks like you have an upper respiratory tract infection. Here are my suggestions to you

1. Most of the upper respiratory tract infections are viral and it takes about 4 to 7 days to resolve. Cough will take a little longer to completely resolve
2. Continue taking the prescribed antibiotics
3. Continue taking dolo/ imol. The sweating you have is the side effect of these two drugs
4. If you continue to have fever even after full course of antibiotics then please re visit your doctor for blood tests and chest x ray
5. Drink plenty of fluids in the form of warm beverages and water. Avoid oily food, milk and milk products
6. Keep yourself warm
7. Gargle with warm salt water 3 to 4 times a day

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

I wish you a speedy recovery

regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad