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Suggest Treatment For Running Nose, Sore Throat And Difficulty Swallowing

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Posted on Thu, 19 Mar 2015
Question: hi, i have a running nose and a sore throat. difficulty in swallowing. also a slight lump beneath the jaws left side. i have cof-ryl syrup and strepsils with me now.
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Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
This could be upper respiratory tract infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

This could be upper respiratory tract infection.

The lump under the jaw line could be a lymph node secondary to infection.

Nothing to worry.

I recommend the following.

1) A course of antibiotics.

2) Analgesic like tablet paracetamol for pain relief.

3) Salt water gargling. Add a pinch of salt to a glass of warm water.

4) Oral decongestant like tablet levocetrizine with phenylephrine.

5) Cofryl syrup contains Diphenhydramine which can be used for relieving your runny nose. This is also effective in relieving nasal block, itching.

6) Strepsils which you have got could be used for temporary relief of sore throat.

You will be fine.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.

Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.

Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Paparaja S (1 hour later)
thanks for the reply.

pls advise the antibiotics tablets name
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Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You can take amoxicillin with clavulinic acid.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your follow up.
1) You can take tablet amoxicillin with clavulinic acid combination 625mg two times a day after food for 5 days.
Names: Tab Augumentin 625 or Tab Bactoclav 625 or any other which contains amoxicillin with clavulinic acid.
2) Oral decongestant tablet containing levocetrizine and phenylephrine
Name: Tab sinarest levo
3) For pain relief tablet paracetamol.
Name: Tab Dolo 500

Note: The brand names given here are just examples. You can decide the brand names on your own based on the contents adviced by me. Please note that these are prescription drugs and you need to get them prescribed by your doctor and take it under your doctor's guidance.

Wish you a speedy recovery.

Regards,
Dr Paparaja S
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Suggest Treatment For Running Nose, Sore Throat And Difficulty Swallowing

Brief Answer: This could be upper respiratory tract infection. Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic. I had gone through your question. I can understand your concern. This could be upper respiratory tract infection. The lump under the jaw line could be a lymph node secondary to infection. Nothing to worry. I recommend the following. 1) A course of antibiotics. 2) Analgesic like tablet paracetamol for pain relief. 3) Salt water gargling. Add a pinch of salt to a glass of warm water. 4) Oral decongestant like tablet levocetrizine with phenylephrine. 5) Cofryl syrup contains Diphenhydramine which can be used for relieving your runny nose. This is also effective in relieving nasal block, itching. 6) Strepsils which you have got could be used for temporary relief of sore throat. You will be fine. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help. Wish you a good health and speedy recovery. Regards, Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS Consultant ENT Surgeon