Online doctor for cold and cough
A common cold usually clears in seven to ten days, though a cough can linger for a few weeks. A doctor can tell you which remedies are worth taking, whether your cough needs attention, and when an inhaler or other treatment may help.
Chat with a registered PingMeDoc™ doctor from ₹199. Reply usually within 30 minutes, 7 days of follow-up included.
Not for emergencies. For severe symptoms, go to the nearest hospital or call 108.
An online consult can help with
- Runny or blocked nose, sneezing and sore throat
- Dry or wet cough for less than three weeks
- Choosing cough syrup or medicines safely, including with other medicines you take
- Cough that gets worse at night or with dust
- Cold symptoms with a mild fever
See a doctor in person if
- Trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, confusion or a seizure: go to the nearest emergency department or call 108.
- Breathlessness, wheezing or lips turning blue
- Coughing up blood
- Cough lasting more than three weeks, or with weight loss and night sweats
- High fever with chest pain when you breathe in
What the doctor may do
- Ask about how long the cough has lasted, fever, and any asthma or smoking history
- Advise on steam, fluids, salt-water gargles and rest
- Prescribe medicines for symptoms where clinically appropriate
- Suggest a chest X-ray or blood tests if the cough is prolonged
- Switch to video if they need to see you
How it works
- 1
Tell us what is wrong
Answer a few short questions about your symptoms. You can attach photos or past reports.
- 2
Pay and the chat opens
A registered doctor picks up your consult and usually replies within 30 minutes.
- 3
Get advice and a prescription
Where appropriate, you get a digital prescription. Ask follow-up questions for 7 days.
Tests the doctor may suggest
Only if your symptoms call for them. You can book these with home sample collection.