What additional medical management should be considered for an adult patient with mild upper respiratory symptoms (nasal congestion, post‑nasal drip, throat discomfort) who is afebrile, hemodynamically stable, and currently receiving ceftriaxone, azithromycin, acetylcysteine, saline nasal spray, and other supportive therapies?

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