Hi A am 30 years old, I have dust and cold allergy. When I encounter the Dust and Cold, I get cough and cold which exist for longer duration making me difficult. Recently I suffered from ear pain, when I consulted the doctor she said due to cough you got infection in ears. Please help me how to get rid of Cough and cold.

Dr. Sumaiya PetiwalaDietitian/Nutritionist11yrs exp

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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. 

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