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How to handle an acute cold problem?

Dr (Prof) Santosh Kacker
Senior Consultant,
ENT,
Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science & Research,
Delhi

Q: I am suffering from an acute cold problem. I keep coughing regularly. Please advise.

A:You are suffering from chronic recurrent rhino-sinusitis. There is a big list of causes including history of family allergy/susceptibility as in your case. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by many cough cold medicines like Wykoryl, Dristan fluzet, Sinarest, etc. You should be investigated to exclude causes like anatomical or immunological weakness etc. A good healthy lifestyle with exercises, no smoking or drinking alcohol, etc. will help.