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Having Itchy Feeling In Throat And Cough. Had Throat Pain And Took Antibiotics. Advise?
Question: have an itchy feeling in my throat which makes me cough quite often. I had throat pain last week and took some antibiotics. could you plz advice?
Brief Answer:
Disprin gargles
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
After an antibiotic therapy typically the person is dehydrated and they add some stress to the human body.
Nothing to worry about now as the affects fade off in a week. Meantime the person should follow these:
1) Tab Zinetac 150 mg before food thrice a day for 5 days - Reflux is common after therapy so Ranitidine may help.
2) Drink Normal temperature water up to 3 litres per day- Antibiotics dehydrate
3) Include enough vegetable and dark color fruits up to 8 servings in a day - Fight the negative affects of antibiotic use or abuse.
Abuse is termed when a person voluntarily takes them without consulting an expert or physician.
With the above I observed that most people get back to optimum health in a week's time.
Disprin gargles
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
After an antibiotic therapy typically the person is dehydrated and they add some stress to the human body.
Nothing to worry about now as the affects fade off in a week. Meantime the person should follow these:
1) Tab Zinetac 150 mg before food thrice a day for 5 days - Reflux is common after therapy so Ranitidine may help.
2) Drink Normal temperature water up to 3 litres per day- Antibiotics dehydrate
3) Include enough vegetable and dark color fruits up to 8 servings in a day - Fight the negative affects of antibiotic use or abuse.
Abuse is termed when a person voluntarily takes them without consulting an expert or physician.
With the above I observed that most people get back to optimum health in a week's time.
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