HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does Runny Nose, Watery Eyes And Cough Indicate Swine Flu?

my best friend came over a few days ago and called me yesterday and said he had an upper respiratory virus. every since he left my house, my nose is stuffy, i have a SEVERE cough that will not stop, and watery eyes. i do not get sick often, maybe once a year. i am scared. do u think i have the swine flu?
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain in case if your friend had upper respiratory tract infection and he visited you during the active course of infection there is a possibility that you have got exposed to the virus particles leading to upper respiratory tract infection and the stuffy nose or congestion and cough can be due to it..
Although these symptoms can be seen in case of swine flu also but chances are more towards upper respiratory tract infection and not swine flu..
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and blood investigation can be diagnostic..
As of now you can take decongestants like Phenylephrine orally and nasal decongestant sprays containing Xylometazoline..
You can also do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations..
Avoid chilled foods..
Take Tylenol for generalized body aches..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Pandemic


Loading Online Doctors....
Does Runny Nose, Watery Eyes And Cough Indicate Swine Flu?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain in case if your friend had upper respiratory tract infection and he visited you during the active course of infection there is a possibility that you have got exposed to the virus particles leading to upper respiratory tract infection and the stuffy nose or congestion and cough can be due to it.. Although these symptoms can be seen in case of swine flu also but chances are more towards upper respiratory tract infection and not swine flu.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a clinical evaluation and blood investigation can be diagnostic.. As of now you can take decongestants like Phenylephrine orally and nasal decongestant sprays containing Xylometazoline.. You can also do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations.. Avoid chilled foods.. Take Tylenol for generalized body aches.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.