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How to treat a person suffering from cough, cold, fever, and throat infection?

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Dr. Mashfika N Alam

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Published At November 6, 2022
Reviewed AtNovember 14, 2022

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have been suffering from cough, cold, fever, and throat infection since yesterday. I took a tablet of Crocin, but I got no relief. What to do?

Please help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

You seem to be suffering from a cold with tonsilitis. It is commonly viral but may be complicated by superadded bacterial infection. If it is a viral infection, it will resolve on its own. By taking tablet Paracetamol (antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory) the symptoms will reduce, but a viral fever will run its course. However, if you have a purulent cough or nasal discharge, and the tonsilitis is only on one side, it is likely a bacterial infection. So you need to take antibiotics for this. For the time being, I suggest you to follow the instructions mentioned below,

1. Do not take more than three tablets of Paracetamol 500 mg in a day.

2. Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated.

3. Do not take any other painkillers like Aspirin (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or any NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs); only take the tablet Paracetamol.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them and take the medications with their consent.

I hope this helps.

Take care.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Dr. Mashfika N Alam

General Practitioner

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