Reduced hearing for 10 days during a cold is often due to fluid or blockage in the ear (like Eustachian Tube Dysfunction or middle ear fluid), which can feel worse in the morning. Usually it improves as the cold settles. Steam inhalation, nasal saline drops, and avoiding forceful nose blowing can help. If hearing does not improve in a few days, or there is ear pain or fever, consult a doctor for proper ear examination and treatment.

Fever with headache, chills, and throat infection is most often due to a viral infection like the flu or sometimes a bacterial throat infection. These infections can cause body aches, weakness, and throat pain along with fever. Chills usually happen when your body temperature is rising. Treatment depends on the cause. Medicines to reduce fever and throat pain or antibiotics (if it is bacterial) may be used, but they should be taken only if advised by your doctor after proper evaluation. Taking antibiotics on your own is not recommended, as many throat infections are viral and improve without them. You can feel better with simple care. Take rest, drink plenty of warm fluids, and do saltwater gargles to soothe the throat. Steam inhalation can help if there is congestion. Eat light, soft foods and avoid cold items. If the fever is high, lasts more than a few days, or you have severe throat pain or difficulty swallowing, it is important to consult a doctor for proper treatment.

Sweating, feeling cold (chills), and fever with neck discomfort are often signs of a viral or bacterial infection such as Viral Fever or sometimes throat/neck gland infection. Take rest, drink plenty of fluids, and use Paracetamol for fever and body discomfort. Monitor your temperature, and if you develop severe neck stiffness, high fever, vomiting, or symptoms lasting more than 2?3 days, consult a doctor promptly for proper evaluation.

Repeated fever, cough, and cold every 2?3 months is often due to recurrent viral infections or low immunity, sometimes linked with Allergic Rhinitis. Continue your current medicines as advised, take rest, drink warm fluids, and do steam inhalation. Improve immunity with a balanced diet, good sleep, and regular exercise, and avoid dust or cold exposure. If episodes are frequent or severe, consult a doctor for further evaluation and possible preventive treatment.

For children under one year, colds are usually caused by viruses, so antibiotics are not needed and should not be given unless a doctor confirms a bacterial infection. Treatment is mainly supportive?use saline nasal drops, keep the baby hydrated (breastfeeding/formula), and ensure proper rest. Fever can be managed with Paracetamol in the correct dose if advised by a doctor. Always consult a pediatrician before giving any antibiotic to such young children.