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Best cure for a virus that affects the pharynx with the heat of 39.5, slut sharp and nose mucus, heat does not respond to antipyretics (paracetamol)?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Viral URI: If truly viral there is no specific therapy effective for this. Symptomatic relief is available with otc products, but my advice would be to see a doctor and make sure you do not have a secondary bacterial sinus infection or worse. Good luck.

Dr Chowdhury agreed

Answered 10/17/2013

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A member asked:

Best cure for a virus that affects the pharynx with the heat of 39.5, slut sharp and nose mucus, heat does not respond to antipyretics (paracetamol)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Chowdhury agreed

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