Started with dry cough and next day temperature of 100.3 plus watery eyes ,fatigue .fever is on and off but never went above 100.3 .cbc is fine, malaria negative, dengue negative, typhoid negative, h1n1 negative but influenza b positive)… today is my 5 th day .dry cough and congestion is clear but stuffy and runny nose since last 2 days. Body fatigue and feeling of fever till 99.5 having meftal forte and mondeslor and steam. How long is recovery time of influenza b and do I need anti viral drugs?

Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor25yrs exp

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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 inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat. Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results and gives relief in long term consult online with details.  

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