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How Can Dry Throat, Sore Throat, Cough, Nasal Congestion And Headaches Be Treated?
two days ago my throat started to feel very dry, by the time i went to bed for the night it was just soar. when i woke the next day i had a soar throat and what felt like head congestion, as of today my lungs are really heavy, i cough from time to time and have nasal congestion and headaches..any ideas?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Based on your description, it appears that you are having an infection of upper respiratory tract and sinuses.
Kindly do the following to overcome it. • Do salt water gargling twice daily. • Take steam inhalation twice daily. • Take tablet Levocetirizine (antihistaminic medication) once a day. • Take decongestant syrup containing Bromhexine and Phenylephrine. • Avoid consumption of cold items like cool drinks and ice creams.
Gradually, your symptoms should subside completely.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S
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How Can Dry Throat, Sore Throat, Cough, Nasal Congestion And Headaches Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Based on your description, it appears that you are having an infection of upper respiratory tract and sinuses. Kindly do the following to overcome it. • Do salt water gargling twice daily. • Take steam inhalation twice daily. • Take tablet Levocetirizine (antihistaminic medication) once a day. • Take decongestant syrup containing Bromhexine and Phenylephrine. • Avoid consumption of cold items like cool drinks and ice creams. Gradually, your symptoms should subside completely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S