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How Can Severe Cough And Throat Pain Be Treated?

Hello, I have had a cough for about 2 weeks now. Initially started off with a cold because of weather change. I come from a relatively warm weather to the cold irish weather. With vaporub and medication, got rid of the cold and fever but was left with a dry cough. Now i have dry cough and cold cough at the same time. with fever, excessive phlegm and pain in the throat.
Thu, 9 Feb 2017
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

You have a new infection (fever, excess mucus and sore throat) along with your previous dry cough.
These symptoms are usually due to viral infection.

Treatment would involve: (1) rest ,fluids,
(2) pain (for the throat) and fever medication such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. If you wish you can also use a local pain killer for the throat such as choloroseptic spray or covonia
(3)an antihistamine/decongestant combination would help with the excess mucus even if your nose is not congested.
Eg zyrtec d, allegra d, claritine d, benadryl d

I hope this helps
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How Can Severe Cough And Throat Pain Be Treated?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic You have a new infection (fever, excess mucus and sore throat) along with your previous dry cough. These symptoms are usually due to viral infection. Treatment would involve: (1) rest ,fluids, (2) pain (for the throat) and fever medication such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. If you wish you can also use a local pain killer for the throat such as choloroseptic spray or covonia (3)an antihistamine/decongestant combination would help with the excess mucus even if your nose is not congested. Eg zyrtec d, allegra d, claritine d, benadryl d I hope this helps