I got a throat infection with a cough and bloody mucus from the nose. Please help.

Question

Hi doctor,

I got a throat infection about three weeks back. I got medication for that, and it got cured. But still, I have some cough, and sometimes while blowing my nose, some blood is coming with mucus from the nose, mainly from one side of the nose.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection.

Kindly let me know the following:

1. Do you have a fever at present?

2. Do you have a dry cough or cough with sputum?

3. Is there any headache or nausea?

Please answer these questions so that I may send you medicine and advice.

I wish you good health.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Please use the following medicines for three days:

1. Tablet Aceclofenac 100 mg one tablet twice daily.

2. Tablet Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 one tablet twice daily.

3. Tablet Montair Fx (Montelukast and Fexofenadine) one tablet once daily.

4. Otrivin (Xylometazoline Hydrochloride) nasal decongestant spray, one spray in affected nostril three times a day.

5. Syrup Alex (Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate) one teaspoonful three times a day.

* Do not forcefully blow your nose.

* Use saline warm water gargles.

* Avoid sudden temperature changes.

* Maintain adequate hydration and use medicines after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Use all medicines for three days and then revert for further advice.

I wish you a speedy recovery.