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Common Cold (Rhinitis)

 Common Cold (Rhinitis)

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Common Cold is a self  Limiting condition, the aim is symptomatic relief.

  1. Steam inhalations.
  2. Vicks Inhaler, Vicks or halls lozenges.
  3. Tab. Disprin 1 tds (Aspirin ) OR Tab Crocin 1tds (Paracetamol for relief from bodyache, feverishness).
  4. Tab. Foristal 1 tds (Anti histaminics ). OR Combination drugs eg. -Tab. Rinostat 1/2-1 tds. or -Tab. Wikoryl 1 tds.
  5. Otrivin nasal drops if blocking of nostrils (Xylometazolin ).
  6. Tab. Celin 500 mg OD * 6-10 days (Vit-C). 

If it progresses to Pharyngitis or Bronchitis, then add antibiotics.

  • Tab L-cin 500 mg od * 5 days or Ampicillin/Amoxycillin/Erythromycin/Ciprofloxaxin etc.

IF Attacks are frequent, (Allergic Rhinitis).

  1. Tab CZ3 1 od * 30 days (Cetirizine).
  2. Tab Telekast 10/ Telekast-L1 od * 30 days (Monteleukast + Levocetrizine).
  3. High Protein diet and Regular exercises.
  4. Inj. Neurobion 2 cc IM daily * 5
  5. Cap. Becadex bd * 30 days (Multivitamin).
  6. Tab. Ativan 1mg bd if anxiety / tension (Lorazepam)
  7. If  sneezing  and watery discharge, indicate allergic origin, use mast cell stabilisers.-Tab. Ketasma 1 mg bd * 3-6 months.
  8. Rhinocort Nasal Spray * in each nostril * 2 times/day * directed to lateral walls, protecting the eyes. (Budesonide)
  9. Inj. Histaglobulin 2 ml IM * every 4 days * 3 injections (Immuno- globulin+Histamine) 

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