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Suggest Remedies For Sore Throat And Dry Cough
Question: Hi. This can be a general question but I paid for a specialist's answer this month so I appreciate the advice.
I have had a sore throat for three days now and it's turned into a nasty cough. Mostly dry. I can't sleep and it's very annoying.
Thank you.
I have had a sore throat for three days now and it's turned into a nasty cough. Mostly dry. I can't sleep and it's very annoying.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Most probably suffering from the pharyngitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi Ma'm,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern; it suggest that most probably you maybe suffering from the acute pharyngitis.
I would like to suggest that you may take
1. Antibiotic such as Azithromycin 500mg once a day.
2. Tablet Fexofenadine 120mg once a day.
3. Antacid and anaesthetic gel(Syp DIGECAINE) 10 ml thrice a day.
4. Antibacterial gargles i.e. Chlorhexidine 3 times a day
5. Avoid cold drinks, cold water and ice cream.
Please continue the above mentioned medicine for atleast five days after consulting with your doctor if condition not improved then I would also like to suggest that you have to go for throat swab and culture sensitivity and laryngoscopic examination of throat.
Regards
Dr Hariom Sharma, MS, XXXXXXX
Most probably suffering from the pharyngitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi Ma'm,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern; it suggest that most probably you maybe suffering from the acute pharyngitis.
I would like to suggest that you may take
1. Antibiotic such as Azithromycin 500mg once a day.
2. Tablet Fexofenadine 120mg once a day.
3. Antacid and anaesthetic gel(Syp DIGECAINE) 10 ml thrice a day.
4. Antibacterial gargles i.e. Chlorhexidine 3 times a day
5. Avoid cold drinks, cold water and ice cream.
Please continue the above mentioned medicine for atleast five days after consulting with your doctor if condition not improved then I would also like to suggest that you have to go for throat swab and culture sensitivity and laryngoscopic examination of throat.
Regards
Dr Hariom Sharma, MS, XXXXXXX
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