Dr. Vasantha Kumar

Firstly there's no lifelong cure for the common cold. Antibiotics are only effective against infections of throat and are of no use against cold viruses. Over-the-counter (otc) cold preparations won't cure a common cold or make it go away any sooner, and most have side effects. A saltwater gargle 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2tsp turmeric dissolved in a glass of warm water can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat. To help relieve nasal congestion, try saline (pure salt water) nasal drops. If you have a throat infection, or a viral cold then I will prescribe appropriate meds based on your detailed assessment. Do reply back for medication prescriptions. Being also a general physician and registered dietitian, I prescribe both evidence based herbal as well as allopathic medicines complementing with dietary guidelines and home remedies carefully personalized for each individual patient.

Dear Lybrate User, *Drinking herbal teas or sipping lukewarm water with honey is helpful. *To avoid ama formation, have freshly prepared warm meals at regular intervals. *Eat less than the full capacity of the stomach. *Heavy foods like dairy products, fried foods, pickles, cold foods, rice, beans and legumes should be avoided. *Always drink warm water only. *Chew Small pieces of ginger every day.

There are several things you can do to prevent a cold. they are all easy. -Always wash your hands after coughing or sneezing into your hands, blowing your nose, after touching someone who is sick, or when using public restrooms or telephones. -Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough. -Get plenty of rest/sleep.staying at home will keep you from spreading germs.Avoid people who have a cold or cold symptoms. -Drink plenty of fluids(veg/tomato soups,dal water/coconut water/herbal tea etc), and eat nutritious food(like sprouts/boiled eggs without yolk with milk). Avoid foods or drinks with caffeine which can impair your sleep -Treatment:A cold usually lasts for a week or two. Unless you develop complications, you shouldn't need medical treatment. -Complications like infections of the ears, throat, sinuses or lungs must be treated with antibiotics. -Gargle to keep from getting a sore throat. -Use saline nasal sprays or nasal irrigation. -Tablet nasorest-p once/twice daily may ease breathing. -Do steam inhalation once or twice daily -Cough- For dry cough.Take syrup Alex-D for a dry cough.(1 tsp thrice daily) -Productive cough:it brings up mucus from behind the throat or the lungs.These coughs should not be suppressed to the point that they no longer bring up mucus. Use syrup Alex. -Get chest xray done if cough lasts for more than a week and consult doctor immediately.

Cough, evening rise fever, night sweats, wt loss and loss of appetide, haemoptysis. Avoid contact with tb patient.

If it is the lungs, there may be some concern. Even if it not concerned with the smoking, giving up is the best solution. Smoking has no benefits at all, period. So do not wait for some problem to crop up before you want to quit. It is not good and therefore quitting is the best solution.

Can be due to asthma/rhinitis. Try budamate 200 2puff/twice/day with spacer and telekast l 1 tab at bed time.

Treated cold lastts for one week Unreated cold lasts for three days anyhow nothing like prevention. whenever u get cold think for the cause,whether some thing went wroung such as exposure to cold weather,had icecreem,or some thing u have taken for which u are allergic to,or smelt some thing by which u started sneezing or u never washed your face when you come from outside,or u never take enough water ie;3to 4 liters in 24 hours. If u take all these into consideration Iam sure u woud'nt suuffer from it now u developed secondary infection better to see a doctor to get ridoff the suffering. try saline gargle 3 times daily,along with above methods and see how it goes.

Eat less, slowly, not very spicy. Take telekast l 1 tab hs for 15 days. Consult respiratory phy, if no response.

FLU (also known as the INFLUENZA) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:---------------------------- •Fever or feeling feverish/chills----- •Cough--------- •Sore throat-------- •Runny or stuffy nose-------- •Muscle or body aches---------- •Headaches---------- •Fatigue (tiredness)------------------ •Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.-------------- Preventive Homoeopathic medicine------------------------- INFLUENZINUM 200 (Dr Reckeweg) Drink 2 drops direct on tongue weekly and time during the day preferably at night before sleep-----------------------Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs-----------------------

Can be allergic rhinitis. Allergy screening blood test to confirm. Avoid dust, smoke, pollution and allergens.

Few tips- Avoid any triggering factor, take folic acid regularly, eat a healthy diet , always be stress free , exercise regularly

Take diet rich in vitamin c to boost your immune system. You can take a spoon of chyavanprash with milk daily. Take homeopathic medicine for permanent cure.

U can't see your food tube your self if you r seeing the spot white patch should b ruled out these patches come in other more serious diseases also a maxillfacial surgeon may b the best choice to consult.

Hello, take,@ tuberculin 200- 6 pills, once a wk. @ bryonia alb 30-6 pills, thrice a day. * avoid, dust, smoke, alcohol, smoking, junk food. Report weekly.

A single pimple has to be actually seen to be properly diagnosed. Wah face with cold water frequently. Use face soap sparingly. Less sweets and fried food. Apply simple antibiotic cream No relief see a skin specialist. Headache has plenty of reasons . Could be sinus, Migraine, Tension headache or Vision defect. Try Paracetamol tablets for two three days. If no relief see physician. Difficulty in breathing may be because of nose allergy, asthma, less of blood etc. Better see your doctor for examination investigations if required proper diagnosis and advice

Take some Antihistamies Antibiotics It might be due to tonsillitis Need to take urgent treatment other wise it can spread to other areas and might cause difficult in treatment Salt water gargling early morning and evening Steam inhalation Thank you.

It is advised to consult a nearby ent specialist for further workup with diagnostic nasal endoscopy and ct-pns and it will be managed according to the findings.

Levofloxacin is not must for tb treatment. There are other better drugs for tb. Better consult a resp. Phy.

It is allergic rhinitis and needed no surgery. If you can identify the allergens and can avoid those that is the best treatment. Can get allergy screening blood test to confirm allergy. Can have skin prick test for allergy and if allergy detected then can get immunotherapy against that allergens.

take sinarest one tab at night for 3 days. take honitus 2 tsf 2 times a day for 5 days. do gargle, take steam. consult physician if not ok.