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I have a sore throat, cough, and chills for four days. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had a sore throat and cough for four and a half days. I also had chills four days back but it went away after taking a tablet of Calpol 500. But after that, I have had a continuous bad throat. I was continuously taking gargles but after seeing little improvement I started taking me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are suffering from an upper respiratory tract infection with fever. Most of the time it is a viral infection, but it can be a bacterial infection as well. As it has been more than a week, I suggest you some basic investigations, 1. Blood- CB... Read Full »
How to treat the nose and throat infection after I swallowed the salt water from the swimming pool?
Query: 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 d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome in icliniq.com. 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. Antihi... Read Full »