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Suggest Treatment For Mild Sore Throat In An Elderly Person
Question: I have a slight sore throat. I don't feel bad, but I looked at back of my throat and there is a small circle
that looks infected. similar to a canker sore. It does not hurt, but have never seen something like that
before. Thanks for your advice. Male here age 59, good health.
that looks infected. similar to a canker sore. It does not hurt, but have never seen something like that
before. Thanks for your advice. Male here age 59, good health.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever? If yes then how much it was?
2. any history of cough? was it productive or non productive?
3. do you feel pain while swallowing?
4. are you on any medication other than the mentioned OTC drugs?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. is there any history of difficulty in breathing?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. any history of fever? If yes then how much it was?
2. any history of cough? was it productive or non productive?
3. do you feel pain while swallowing?
4. are you on any medication other than the mentioned OTC drugs?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. is there any history of difficulty in breathing?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
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