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I have a common cold from last three years. Please help.

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Hello doctor,

I have had a common cold for the last three years. I have tried many doctors. They only give me Montelukast tablets too. At first, they worked on me, but later on, these tables stopped working on me. I want to get rid of this.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Duaa Salem Alfituri Shubar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Duaa Salem Alfituri Shubar is a doctor with seven years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the University of Tripoli. She treats her patients with love and care. Currently, she is working at Tripoli medical center.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

The common cold is a viral infection that lasts for days, not years. To treat the common cold, you need to take rest, stay well hydrated, use nasal decongestants, take Panadol Cold & Flu (Paracetamol, Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, and Dextromethorphan hydrobromide), and

An antihistamine like Zicam (Zinc acetate and Zinc gluconate). Consult a specialist doctor, discuss the treatment with them, and start taking the medicines with their consent. If you have this symptom for a long time, consult a respiratory specialist to exclude asthma.

I hope the information helps.

Kindly revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 31, 2018
Reviewed At December 15, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Duaa Salem Alfituri Shubar is a doctor with seven years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the University of Tripoli. She treats her patients with love and care. Currently, she is working at Tripoli medical center.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Duaa Salem Alfituri Shubar is a doctor with seven years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at the University of Tripoli. She treats her patients with love and care. Currently, she is working at Tripoli medical center.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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