Q. Why do I have headache, cold, and running nose?

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Your symptoms are suggestive of acute upper respiratory tract infection. It can be a viral infection too. Symptomatic management is done with decongestant like Levocetirizine or Phenylephrine. Vitamin C is having antioxidant property so it can be prescribed as lozenges. Take one tablespoon of turmeric powder with milk daily. Do steam inhalation three times a day with warm water. Salt water gargle can be done. Drink a lot of water. I suggest following investigations:

1. CBC (complete blood count).
2. Physical examination.
3. PNS (paranasal sinus) X-ray, if needed.
4. ASO (antistreptolysin O) titer.

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Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Experience: 11 + Yrs

Pathology

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