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What Causes Cold, Runny Nose, Headache And Breathing Difficulty?

i m experiencing slight chills, runny nose, periodic headache, can breathe, but feel like I m underwater. I went to the doctor s two weeks ago and he said whatever it was had to run it s course. I see a little yellow phlem when I cough in the morning, but that s about it. It just doesn t seem like I m getting any better.
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the symptoms of chills, runny nose, headache long with phlegm seems to b due to upper respiratory tract infection also known as common cold or can also be due to Influenza or flu..
I would suggest you to take Acetaminophen for fever, antiallergics like Allegra or Benadryl,decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, mucolytics like Ambroxol..
Take decongestant nasal spray containing Xylometazoline, saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..
Drink plenty of warm water and other warm fluids..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods and take a bland diet..
Do saline nasal irrigations and take sufficient rest..
In case of no improvement in week consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Cold, Runny Nose, Headache And Breathing Difficulty?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the symptoms of chills, runny nose, headache long with phlegm seems to b due to upper respiratory tract infection also known as common cold or can also be due to Influenza or flu.. I would suggest you to take Acetaminophen for fever, antiallergics like Allegra or Benadryl,decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, mucolytics like Ambroxol.. Take decongestant nasal spray containing Xylometazoline, saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. Drink plenty of warm water and other warm fluids.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods and take a bland diet.. Do saline nasal irrigations and take sufficient rest.. In case of no improvement in week consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.