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Does an H3N2 viral infection cause fever, persistent cough, and runny nose, and how to manage the condition?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have had a fever, persistent cough, headache, body pain, and runny nose for the past few days. Even after taking medications, I am not getting any relief. Do my symptoms indicate an H3N2 infection? If so, how to manage this condition?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Jain

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Jain is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with extensive experience in clinical medicine. He has been serving in the Government Health Services of Maharashtra since 1993 and also manages his own clinic in Jalgaon. With a broad understanding of Allopathy, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda, he provides comprehensive healthcare solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

It may be an H3N2 viral infection. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below.

1. Take lukewarm water thrice daily.

2. Take steam inhalation thrice daily.

3. Do gargle with salt or turmeric powder in water twice a day.

4. Take a tablet of Pantoprazole (antacid) on an empty stomach for five days.

5. Take a tablet of Paracetamol (painkiller) twice daily for five days.

6. Take a tablet of Allegra (Fexofenadine) once daily for five to seven days.

7. Take a tablet of Zathrin (Azithromycin) 500 milligrams once daily after food for five days.

8. Take a good cough syrup thrice daily for five days.

Kindly consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 5, 2023
Reviewed At May 8, 2026

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Jain is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with extensive experience in clinical medicine. He has been serving in the Government Health Services of Maharashtra since 1993 and also manages his own clinic in Jalgaon. With a broad understanding of Allopathy, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda, he provides comprehensive healthcare solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.

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

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Jain is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with extensive experience in clinical medicine. He has been serving in the Government Health Services of Maharashtra since 1993 and also manages his own clinic in Jalgaon. With a broad understanding of Allopathy, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda, he provides comprehensive healthcare solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.

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

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