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Cold

Viral infection of the nose and throat, most commonly caused by rhinovirus, is called cold. The symptoms of cold are a runny nose, sore throat, cough, chest congestion, body ache, headache, sneezing, fever, and fatigue. These symptoms last for about 7 to 10 days.

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Sinus cold has plugged my ear. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a sinus cold for two weeks. I have taken nasal spray. Now my right ear is plugged. How do I unplug it? Currently, I am taking Bupropion , Celexa, and Naproxen.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sinus congestion or attacks of sinusitis can lead to a sensation of blocked ears as the congested sinus passages tend to block out the eustachian tube at one end. You can try steam with menthol inhalation three times a day, along with Budesonide nasal spray one puff i...  Read Full »

I have a runny nose, sore throat, and fever. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am suffering from running nose, sore throat, body pain and fever since yesterday. Kindly suggest some medicine for relief.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have influenza or the common cold. Since it is viral, it will run its course. However, you can take some medications for symptomatic relief. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care. Regards.  Read Full »

I have cold, cough and chest pain. What can I do?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been very cold for weeks. I have a runny nose, my body hurts, I have a cough, and a few days ago I had chest pains that lasted some minutes. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have caught a cold alright. Is there any fever? Also, is the cough productive? If there is no productive cough and no fever, then you probably have a post nasal drip associated with the rhinitis, hence a chronic dry cough. It could also be tracheitis, in which case...  Read Full »

I am an 18-year-old female who suffered a head injury. What do my symptoms of cold, headache, light sensitivity, and blood in my mucus indicate?

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female; I fell and had a head injury. I woke up the next day with a cold, headache, light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, and a few more symptoms. I went to urgent care, where they confirmed I had a concussion. However, today I woke up, and my cold symptoms and head...  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. The symptoms of a cold are unrelated to head trauma. However, I am more concerned about the headache following the injury. Look out for worsening symptoms like vomiting, fluctuating levels of consciousness, or dro...  Read Full »

My cough, cold, fever, and throat infection have not resolved despite taking medications. Please help.

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.  Read Full »


Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Answer: 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 Paraceta...  Read Full »

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