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How Can cough And Runny Nose Along With Headache Be Treated?

will i had a horrible cough and running nose head ace and when i look side or up my forehead hurt i couldnt sleep for two days i had fever it went high then low so at school on tuesday after school i felt dezz i called my mom she thought its was just a cold so she bought me some medication i went to the doctor on wensday i had the flu so i cant go to school til monday but i only have cough and running nose but my nose is dry so do i still have the flu
Thu, 23 Mar 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.

All the symptoms you have mentioned suggestive minor upper respiratory tract infection. Most probably it could be a common cold or flu. Cough and running nose is quite common with flu.
you don't need to worry regarding this as it ca be cured completely with timely treatment.
I suggest you to consult a general practitioner and get the following things done:-
(1)- You can take acetaminophen(paracetamol) for fever and pain.
(2)- A short course of simple antibiotics like amoxicillin is justifiable to prevent further bacterial infection.
(3)- Expectorant cough syrups can be tried to clear of mucus and secretion.
(4)- Nasal decongestants like xylometazoline can be used in case of blocked nostrils.
(5)- You can also use antihistamines like levocetrezine which would provide symptomatic relief.
(5)- Do steam inhalation twice a day for twenty minutes each to open up your sinuses.
If symptoms persist despite all these additional investigations like complete blood count and urine routine may be needed.

Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.

Dr.Shinas Hussain
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How Can cough And Runny Nose Along With Headache Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. All the symptoms you have mentioned suggestive minor upper respiratory tract infection. Most probably it could be a common cold or flu. Cough and running nose is quite common with flu. you don t need to worry regarding this as it ca be cured completely with timely treatment. I suggest you to consult a general practitioner and get the following things done:- (1)- You can take acetaminophen(paracetamol) for fever and pain. (2)- A short course of simple antibiotics like amoxicillin is justifiable to prevent further bacterial infection. (3)- Expectorant cough syrups can be tried to clear of mucus and secretion. (4)- Nasal decongestants like xylometazoline can be used in case of blocked nostrils. (5)- You can also use antihistamines like levocetrezine which would provide symptomatic relief. (5)- Do steam inhalation twice a day for twenty minutes each to open up your sinuses. If symptoms persist despite all these additional investigations like complete blood count and urine routine may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain