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Can Meptin And Breacol Be Taken For Treating Flu Symptoms?
Hi, I've lost my voice and still coughing up pleghm. I did have a flu/cold just before losing my voice but was getting better. I don't have symptoms of the flu/cold now, just a little stuffy nose and frequent coughing, what over the counter meds should I take? I have been taking small doses of meptin and breacol, is this ok?
Fri, 8 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have flu symptoms which are pointing towards upper respiratory tract infection leading to coughing up phleghm which can be caused by bacterial or viral infection. Need not to worry. Yes you can take Meptin and Breacol for short duration. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food. Doctor may order test like viral culture test , throat swab test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes. Doctor may prescribe antibacterial amoxicillin or anti viral acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. For now continue doing gargles and drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have flu symptoms which are pointing towards upper respiratory tract infection leading to coughing up phleghm which can be caused by bacterial or viral infection. Need not to worry. Yes you can take Meptin and Breacol for short duration. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Avoid hot, sharp , spicy food. Doctor may order test like viral culture test , throat swab test and blood test to confirm the diagnosis and rule out causes. Doctor may prescribe antibacterial amoxicillin or anti viral acyclovir depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestants. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizers. For now continue doing gargles and drink one spoon of honey mix with glass of lukewarm water.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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