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What Causes Persistent Running Nose, Fever And Headache?

Have had a runny nose for 2 weeks. Consistency of salt water. Runs down throat if I lean back. Seems to puddle in sinus cavity until it overflows or I lean forward.
Started antibiotics (Kaiser) 5 days ago. No change yet.
Slight fever and headache with no intestinal symptoms.
Been taking BP meds for many years. HCTZ, Lisinopril.
Wed, 21 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent running nose, fever and headache which seem sto be due to viral infection and poor immunity of body. Sometimes there is co infection of bacteria as well.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to
- Do warm saline gargles.
- Drink hot green tea twice.
- Take nasal saline rinses and maintain complete hygiene.
- Avoid intake of cold beverages and spicy food.

Consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may order throat swab test, blood test, and may prescribe antiviral like acyclovir or antibacterial along with nasal decongestants.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Running Nose, Fever And Headache?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of persistent running nose, fever and headache which seem sto be due to viral infection and poor immunity of body. Sometimes there is co infection of bacteria as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Do warm saline gargles. - Drink hot green tea twice. - Take nasal saline rinses and maintain complete hygiene. - Avoid intake of cold beverages and spicy food. Consult ENT specialist for proper examination. Doctor may order throat swab test, blood test, and may prescribe antiviral like acyclovir or antibacterial along with nasal decongestants. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari