Dr. Ashok Kumar Srivastava
Otolaryngology (E.N.T)
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Hello doctor,
Yesterday, I was swimming in a pool that had salt water in it. I went underwater and accidentally swallowed the salt water. It burned my nose and my throat. I woke up today dizzy and my throat kills and my nose still does. I keep coughing up mucus. I also keep sneezing. What should I do?
Hello,
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I understand your concern. You are likely to have an acute upper respiratory tract infection, and associated labyrinthitis as you have vertigo. Now, you are advised to take: 1. Tablet Paracetamol. 2. Tablet Betahistine 16 mg thrice daily. 3. Steam inhalation. 4. Antihistaminic and cough syrup. 5. Adequate fluid. I hope above will help you. If not, you have to consult your ENT doctor for a thorough examination and necessary investigations to manage your problem.
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