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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
1. Do saline gargles daily.
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, When there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected.
4. Drink Hot Liquids --Hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably i...more
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MBBS, Fellowship in Hypertension, MD - B...read more

General Physician•Ujjain
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Take hot saline gargles atleast 5 - 6 times a day, it will help to clear the throat . 
steam inhalation also helps to clear respiratory passages. 
sprinkling eucalyptus oil on the clothes and pillows while sleeping will help. 
elevating the upper body and head by propping up with 2 - 3 pillows at night will help to relieve post nasal drip which worsens dry cough.
 hot soup infused with ginger, tulsi, pepper should be taken. 
avoid cold food. Eat fresh homemade steaming hot fo...more
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Asked for female, 30 years old from Delhi
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CCEBDM, PG Diploma In Clinical Cardiolog...read more

General Physician•Ghaziabad
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1. Avoid exposure to cold
2. Take bath with little warm water 5 no cold water / cold drinks / ice creams and so on
6. Avoid pollution 7. Wash hands after use of bath room and before and after eating food.
8 more warm liquids medicine can not be advised for open question for medicine contact on private consultation good luck.
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Asked for male, 40 years old from Nashik
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MBBS, MD TUBERCULOSIS AND CHEST DISEASES...read more

Pulmonologist•Kolkata
Stop otrivin. You need fluticasone nasal spray once daily in both nostrils to get relief from blocked nose. If cough persists pft should be done.
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Asked for male, 27 years old from Kolkata
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MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi
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There's no cure for the common cold. Antibiotics are of no use against cold viruses and shouldn't be used unless there's a bacterial infections. However some otc medicines may help to reduce the symptoms. For more detailed discussion, you may connect over a call and discuss it further.
Thanks.
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Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Sexologist•Jaipur
Don't give her any spicy, heavy meal.
Give her chitrak haritaki half tsf twice a day empty stomach regularly till symptoms subside.
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Asked for female, 21 years old from Kolkata
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M.D. Consultant Pathologist, CCEBDM Diab...read more

Sexologist•Sri Ganganagar
It could just be common cold. Its better to avoid crowded place and take proper rest and maintain hydration.
Wash your hands frequently and do not touch your face your eyes after coming from outside.
Consult a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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DNB (ENT), Diploma in Otorhinolaryngolog...read more

ENT Specialist•Ahmedabad
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Yes mam your little one isn't in any kind of danger. Yes it is ok to take steroids in extreme less amount will not cause any harm to your kid. Get well soon to kid!
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