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Question: Hi. 44y F. Have had extreme sore throat (feels like strep) for 6 days plus minor cough. Last two days cough has worsened significantly and I cough up large mouthfuls of frothy white or clear sputum/phlegm. No noticeable fever. Very tired. No pus spots in mouth or on tonsils. Should I ride it out or go in to see my GP? THank you
Sorry - also very little to no nasal congestion, no sneezing, headache only from coughing.
Sorry - also very little to no nasal congestion, no sneezing, headache only from coughing.
Brief Answer:
Try these suggestions and you will be ok in few days
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear XXXX!
I welcome you here at my virtual Clinic. I have carefully gone through your case and want to tell you it looks like you are suffering from Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Don't panic as I will take care of you in the best possible way through some medications and some home remedies. Some of the medications are prescription drugs, so I appreciate if you please go for a prescription from from your physician.
I usually prescribe Azithromycin 500mg once daily for 8days. Fexofenadine120mg twice daily for 8days. Any over the counter antitussive syrup(for cough and sputum) 2TSF 3times a day for 8days. 2Tablets Tylenol(Acetaminophen) twice daily. It's all needed for such infections.
The antibiotic will suit you as its from macrolide group of antibiotics ( as you are allergic to penicillins so I chosen an alternative option).
Do Listerine Gargles 4times a day. Saline water nasal douches 4times a day for 2 weeks. Take plenty of fluids to revitalize your body. Fruits and fresh juices are always good for you. Avoid pollens and other allergens at home and outside.
Hope I helped you answer. Feel free to ask me a question in future too. Give a high star rating and good feedback to help me serve you being in a better position.
Regards!
DR. HANIF XXXXXXX USA
Try these suggestions and you will be ok in few days
Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear XXXX!
I welcome you here at my virtual Clinic. I have carefully gone through your case and want to tell you it looks like you are suffering from Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Don't panic as I will take care of you in the best possible way through some medications and some home remedies. Some of the medications are prescription drugs, so I appreciate if you please go for a prescription from from your physician.
I usually prescribe Azithromycin 500mg once daily for 8days. Fexofenadine120mg twice daily for 8days. Any over the counter antitussive syrup(for cough and sputum) 2TSF 3times a day for 8days. 2Tablets Tylenol(Acetaminophen) twice daily. It's all needed for such infections.
The antibiotic will suit you as its from macrolide group of antibiotics ( as you are allergic to penicillins so I chosen an alternative option).
Do Listerine Gargles 4times a day. Saline water nasal douches 4times a day for 2 weeks. Take plenty of fluids to revitalize your body. Fruits and fresh juices are always good for you. Avoid pollens and other allergens at home and outside.
Hope I helped you answer. Feel free to ask me a question in future too. Give a high star rating and good feedback to help me serve you being in a better position.
Regards!
DR. HANIF XXXXXXX USA
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