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I am having symptoms of cough, cold, sore throat and fever. Is it COVID-19?

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Published At April 10, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am having symptoms of cough and cold for a week. It progressed to a sore throat and later to a mild fever.

I have been taking the lozenge Strepsils, the capsule Plemex Forte, the tablet Biogesic and the tablet Amoxicillin.

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and will surely help you out.

First and foremost, you should see if COVID is prevalent nowadays in your area. If it is then immediately get a COVID RTPCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) test done because treatment of COVID is different from other flu infections and it requires isolation to protect others around you.

Secondly, for covering the other types of flu, you will need a stronger antibiotic like the tablet Garenoxacin 400 mg once daily for seven days along with anti-allergic like the tablets Montelukast and Levocetirizine.

Thirdly, take anti secretory cold medication like the tablet Sinarest (Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine and caffeine). This will help you with nasal discharge and fever.

There is nothing to worry about. Whatever it may be, it is completely curable within seven days.

We just need to rule out COVID as the treatment for COVID is different, so I would suggest you get the RTPCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) test done.

Hope this helps you.

Kindly revert back in case of further queries.

Thank you.

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

Dr. Arpit Varshney
Dr. Arpit Varshney

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