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What Causes Nasal Congestion,cough And Light Headache?
I have had some type of sore throat or strep throat since thursday of last week and I noticed I have not been regularly using the bathroom for number 2. I also have stuffy nose, sometimes an occasional small headache and a cough that usually gets worse at night.
Looking at your symptoms this could be any of following Upper respiratory tract infection Sinusitis Allergic reaction
If such a patient comes to my clinic I would advise to get complete blood count and ESR after thorough examination I would prescribe antihistaminic group of drug preferably levocetirizine and a cough syrup with decongestant nasal spray
a course of antibiotics after getting the blood report or if it doesn't improve with symptomatic treatment
do warm saline gargles steam inhalation deep breathing exercises
Hope this helps you wishing you good health
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What Causes Nasal Congestion,cough And Light Headache?
Hello and welcome I really appreciateyour concern Looking at your symptoms this could be any of following Upper respiratory tract infection Sinusitis Allergic reaction If such a patient comes to my clinic I would advise to get complete blood count and ESR after thorough examination I would prescribe antihistaminic group of drug preferably levocetirizine and a cough syrup with decongestant nasal spray a course of antibiotics after getting the blood report or if it doesn t improve with symptomatic treatment do warm saline gargles steam inhalation deep breathing exercises Hope this helps you wishing you good health