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What Is The Cause Of Runny Nose And Headache?

Hi my entire body is hot (especially my face/head), I'm very lightheaded when I walk, have a half-runny/half-stuffy nose, and have a headache that feels better when i rub the bridge of my nose. I've slept for 18 hours and sweated a lot. Taken 2 advils for the headache. Is this the common cold or the flu?
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have runny nose and headache which is due to bacterial infection leading to strep throat along with upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan. You should take steam inhalation. Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Get X-Ray chest done. Drink luke warm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozanges one every 4 hours is helpful. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should take you take nasal decongestant sprays, antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Is The Cause Of Runny Nose And Headache?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have runny nose and headache which is due to bacterial infection leading to strep throat along with upper respiratory tract infection. Need not to panic about it. I would suggest you to take Diphenhydramine and Dextromethorphan. You should take steam inhalation. Do warm saline gargles 3 to 4 times a day. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper diagnosis. Get X-Ray chest done. Drink luke warm water throughout the day as it can provide relief. Take soft foods to avoid irritation to the throat. Throat lozanges one every 4 hours is helpful. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. You should take you take nasal decongestant sprays, antihistamines and antibiotic combination as infection is present. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari