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What Is The Remedy For Runny And Blocked Nose, Headache And Dry Cough?
Age: 19 years old Height: 186 cm Weight: 69 Kg Medical History: Healthy; I had a nose operation 7 months ago, more of a plastic surgery to straighten the septum. I have quit smoking a week ago. I ve been down with a cold (it s almost a week now) and I am not getting better. I m not sure if it s a cold, or flu, or any other virus; The fact is that I m not taking any medicine yet (I just took analgesics and vitamin C). It started with a sore throat, no fever, runny and blocked nose; after about 3 days sore throat symptoms have disappeared and I m still having a runny and blocked nose (not all day), with a moderate headache. Also, I sometimes have dry coughs with phlegm (sometimes black). I have problems concentrating on my studies as well.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The way you describe it seems to be a viral infection of upper respiratory tract.
Don't need to worry.Symptoms like sore throat,runny and blocked nose ,fever,body aches,headache ,cough are common in this condition.
Usually it is a self-limiting condition that can last up to 1-2 weeks.
No specific treatment is needed.You just need to rest,eat healthy food and drink plenty of fluids.
If you start to have fever,the cough with yellow sputum gets worse ,then I suggest to consult a physician and get examined because a secondary bacterial infection may happen.
Hope my answer has helped.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The way you describe it seems to be a viral infection of upper respiratory tract.
Don't need to worry.Symptoms like sore throat,runny and blocked nose ,fever,body aches,headache ,cough are common in this condition.
Usually it is a self-limiting condition that can last up to 1-2 weeks.
No specific treatment is needed.You just need to rest,eat healthy food and drink plenty of fluids.
If you start to have fever,the cough with yellow sputum gets worse ,then I suggest to consult a physician and get examined because a secondary bacterial infection may happen.
Hope my answer has helped.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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