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Suggest Treatment For Severe Throat Pain
Question: I have pains in my throat, i find it difficult to swallow. my throat is also dry
what can i take?
what can i take?
Brief Answer:
Use Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
You can use Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hours. It will reduce the inflammation as well.
You can do gargles with salt together with Ibuprofen because they help a lot. Continue using the sore throat lozenges that you are using.
If you have high fever and you notice white spots in the tonsils you will need to see a local doctor because you will need a prescription with antibiotics.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Use Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hours
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
You can use Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hours. It will reduce the inflammation as well.
You can do gargles with salt together with Ibuprofen because they help a lot. Continue using the sore throat lozenges that you are using.
If you have high fever and you notice white spots in the tonsils you will need to see a local doctor because you will need a prescription with antibiotics.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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