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Hi, I have a cold anda cough for about a little over 2 weeks now and I have been taking mucinex fast max at night for it but it isn t getting better. I have also gotten a uti with this cold what can I take to get rid of both? I fail to mention I have a runni nose and it feels like something is in the middle of my throat and I can t get it up out of my throat
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe cold and upper respiratory track infection specially viral infection and it could be sinusitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternatively. You should avoid eating spicy and heavy food. Avoid taking cold carbonated beverages and consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , vial culture test and blood test . Doctor may prescribe anti viral acyclovir along with anti inflammatory Levocetrizine. Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist if he/she find problem to be related with acid reflux .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For UTI And Severe Cold
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe cold and upper respiratory track infection specially viral infection and it could be sinusitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternatively. You should avoid eating spicy and heavy food. Avoid taking cold carbonated beverages and consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , vial culture test and blood test . Doctor may prescribe anti viral acyclovir along with anti inflammatory Levocetrizine. Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist if he/she find problem to be related with acid reflux . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari