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What Causes Sore Throat, Nasal Congestion And Headaches?
Question: I am starting to have sore throat, stuffy nose and headaches. my grandchildren will be here for the holiday and I cannot be sick. what should I do? will going to a doctor provide anything I cannot do myself
Brief Answer:
You can just try to ease the symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and I can understand your concern.
From the description of your symptoms it seems that your are having a viral infection.
In this case there is nothing you can do to make it go away before it has run its course.
You can try only to ease the symptoms : gurgle to ease the sore throat , Paracetamol/ Ibuprofen to ease the congestion and headaches.Theoretich your doctor can prescribe you antivirals , but it will just speed the recovery up, it won't " heal" the viral infection.
The infection will run its course.
Hope it helps.
Take care.
Dr.Murati
You can just try to ease the symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and I can understand your concern.
From the description of your symptoms it seems that your are having a viral infection.
In this case there is nothing you can do to make it go away before it has run its course.
You can try only to ease the symptoms : gurgle to ease the sore throat , Paracetamol/ Ibuprofen to ease the congestion and headaches.Theoretich your doctor can prescribe you antivirals , but it will just speed the recovery up, it won't " heal" the viral infection.
The infection will run its course.
Hope it helps.
Take care.
Dr.Murati
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