High or mild temperature with cold and flu during winter. Medication?
Patient: Hi, this is Basith, I had a query in regard to the common cold n flu more particularly is winter season. I allways had a problem with runnig nose n cold due to which I even suffer with a high or mild temp.plz do advise me of one of the best medicine available in the market for the problem. I also wanted to know, is this are the symptoms of cold allergy and if yes what is the best medicines suggested to be taken in advance before the attack. Doctor: Hi, Welcome to HCM, This is a viral infection caused by various virus,like Rhinovirus,Corona Virus,Adeno virus and Influenza. See recovery takes place in 3 to 7 days,treatment is symptomatic like warm saline gargle,nasal decongestant and antitussive for cough. Personal hygiene and and repeated hand washing is best preventive measure. Although a INTERFERON NASAL SPRAY  for prophylaxis for Rhinovirus infection. Even addition of high dose of vitamin C is claimed to reduce duration of illness.In adults with good immunity these episodes are much less in numbers /year. Common cold and flu should not be confused with allergic Rhinitis which is due to pollen and dust. Take care Good Luck