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How Can Prolonged Common Cold Be Treated?
HI I m in week 9 of what I thought was the common winter cold - i hear the breath moving through mucus in my throat on the out breath, i am really tired. I m understanding I have a viral bronchitis and sinusitis. I m taking olive leaf , zinc, probiotics, and most recently oil of oregano. do you have any helpful suggestions to finalise this illness?
Mon, 2 Dec 2019
Hello,
I think the only suggestion is to check out with your primary doctor in order to rule out pneumonia. Usually, viral bronchitis might last 4 weeks, but in your case, you've been suffering since 9 weeks now. You need to run X-ray studies and physical examination to determine the right diagnosis. To me, you need prescription medications.
For the moment, I can only advise to :
- Run aerosoltherapy with beclometasone and physiologic
- Apply nasal spray
- Apply cold balm at bedtime at night
- Take paracetamol or ibuprofen
- Gargle with warm water and soap
- Take mucolytics
But most important is to consult with your primary.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
I think the only suggestion is to check out with your primary doctor in order to rule out pneumonia. Usually, viral bronchitis might last 4 weeks, but in your case, you've been suffering since 9 weeks now. You need to run X-ray studies and physical examination to determine the right diagnosis. To me, you need prescription medications.
For the moment, I can only advise to :
- Run aerosoltherapy with beclometasone and physiologic
- Apply nasal spray
- Apply cold balm at bedtime at night
- Take paracetamol or ibuprofen
- Gargle with warm water and soap
- Take mucolytics
But most important is to consult with your primary.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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