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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

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Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015
Question: Hello, I have a very sore throat (on the right side) and swallowing is very painful. It just started before the weekend
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sounds like URTI

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message .
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible upper respiratory tract infection.
I would suggest that you do the following
1. steam inhalation 4 times a day
2. warm saline gargles 4 times a day
3. multivitamins course once a day
4. antibiotics as per local sensitivity
5. paracetamol sos.

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat

Brief Answer: Sounds like URTI Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message . I think I can help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest that you do the following 1. steam inhalation 4 times a day 2. warm saline gargles 4 times a day 3. multivitamins course once a day 4. antibiotics as per local sensitivity 5. paracetamol sos. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal