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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Cold, Cough, Blocked Throat And Nose

Hello this a concern about my mum the other day she just suddenly got a cold but it has got worse over the days her symptoms are coughing and irritant and blocked throat and nose and can't sleep at night. She has went to the doctors today and they said that it's just a virus and have given her a medication but I'm not sure what it is. Please can you see if this refers to anything you've hear off before thankyou holly
Tue, 13 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cold, cough, blocked throat and nose which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection due to increased susceptibility of getting infected due to poor immunity of body.

Need not to worry. Steam inhalation is very effective for you along with warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay. Doctor may order blood test, throat swab test and virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and Immunoglobulin G levels checked for further treatment. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for one week along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. Take expectorants and proper rest. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Cold, Cough, Blocked Throat And Nose

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent cold, cough, blocked throat and nose which are pointing towards condition known as severe upper respiratory tract infection due to increased susceptibility of getting infected due to poor immunity of body. Need not to worry. Steam inhalation is very effective for you along with warm saline gargles with pinch of salt water. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay. Doctor may order blood test, throat swab test and virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest and Immunoglobulin G levels checked for further treatment. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for one week along with decongestants and mucolytic agents. Take expectorants and proper rest. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari