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Suggest Treatment For Allergic Cold
I have a cough and runny eyes that maybe allergy related that wont go away. I have taken Allegra. Allegra is not working. The phlem that comes in my thoat has a salty taste which trigger the cough. What is your solution to this sort of problem? Please help!
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Thanks for Contacting HCM.
In most of the cases of viral rhinitis(Allergic cold) the symptoms subsided by itself after a few days which ranges from 5-7 days. Most of the time only symptomatic treatment along with rest is advised. In your case i would recommend you to try following things:
1. Take Tab. Zanlan 10 mg (Cetirizine) {you might find it with different name in your area but you can ask for this specific salt} x 1 at night before sleep for 5 days
2. Syp. Hydralin DM (Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan) x 1 table spoon two times a day or 3 times a day if cough is severe.
3. Take medium hot water & add 1 table spoon of salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with that water twice a day. This will also provide soothing effect to your throat and help relieving the symptoms soon.
Avoid:
Cold water, Soft drinks , spicy food as it will prolong the disease.
Hope you will get well soon..
Thank You
Thanks for Contacting HCM.
In most of the cases of viral rhinitis(Allergic cold) the symptoms subsided by itself after a few days which ranges from 5-7 days. Most of the time only symptomatic treatment along with rest is advised. In your case i would recommend you to try following things:
1. Take Tab. Zanlan 10 mg (Cetirizine) {you might find it with different name in your area but you can ask for this specific salt} x 1 at night before sleep for 5 days
2. Syp. Hydralin DM (Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan) x 1 table spoon two times a day or 3 times a day if cough is severe.
3. Take medium hot water & add 1 table spoon of salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with that water twice a day. This will also provide soothing effect to your throat and help relieving the symptoms soon.
Avoid:
Cold water, Soft drinks , spicy food as it will prolong the disease.
Hope you will get well soon..
Thank You
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